Carborundum Corporation Reported the Following Operating Costs and Environmental Quality

question 79

Multiple Choice

Carborundum Corporation reported the following operating costs and environmental quality costs for the past four years. Assume that all environmental quality costs are variable and that all changes in the quality cost ratios are due to an environmental cost reduction program. What is the change in environmental costs from 2017 to 2018?

• A) $41,000
• B) $37,000
• C) $12,000
• D) $672,000

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Definitions:

Histology

The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

Extracellular Material

Substances found outside of cells within a tissue or organism, which provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

Matrix

The intercellular substance of a tissue, or the material in which cells are embedded, ranging from the fluid blood plasma to solid bone.

Fibroblast

Fibroblast is a type of cell found in connective tissue that produces collagen and other fibers, playing a crucial role in wound healing and tissue repair.