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Which of the following best describes variable cost?
Which of the following best describes variable cost?
- A cost that is only incurred when the activity level is at its peak
- A cost that remains constant regardless of the level of activity
- A cost that varies in direct proportion to changes in the level of activity (correct)
- A cost that increases exponentially with the level of activity
What is the characteristic of fixed cost?
What is the characteristic of fixed cost?
- It is only incurred when the activity level is at its peak
- It remains constant regardless of the level of activity (correct)
- It varies in total in direct proportion to changes in the level of activity
- It increases exponentially with the level of activity
In CVP analysis, what is meant by 'break-even' point?
In CVP analysis, what is meant by 'break-even' point?
- The point where total costs exceed sales revenue
- The point where profit is maximized
- The point where no profit or loss is incurred (correct)
- The point where sales revenue exceeds total costs
What does 'margin of safety' represent in CVP analysis?
What does 'margin of safety' represent in CVP analysis?
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