Which of the Following Statements Regarding Fixed Costs Is True

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding fixed costs is true?

• A) Fixed costs rise by a constant amount for every added unit of volume.
• B) While fixed costs are ordinarily constant with respect to volume, they can "step" upward if volume increases result in additional fixed costs.
• C) Fixed costs are those costs associated with direct labour and materials.
• D) Fixed costs equal variable costs at the break-even point.
• E) Fixed cost is the difference between selling price and variable cost.

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Definitions:

Adjusted Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after adjustments are made, used for preparing financial statements.

Net Loss

The amount by which total expenses exceed total revenues in a given period, indicating a negative financial performance.

Notes Receivable

An asset on the balance sheet representing the right to receive payments from a debtor under the terms of a promissory note.

Noncurrent Assets

Long-term resources owned by a company, such as property, plant, equipment, and intangible assets, expected to provide value beyond the immediate fiscal year.