. Which of the following is the best definition of a variable cost? A. A variable cost is one which is directly traceable to an activity of the business for which the cost will be used. B. A variable cost is one which is associated with goods or services purchased, or produced, for sale to customers. C. A variable cost is one which changes with changes in the level of activity, over a defined period of time. D. A variable cost is one which is spread over a number of activities of the business for which costs are to be determined.

. Which of the following is the best definition of a variable cost? A. A variable cost is one which is directly traceable to an activity of the business for which the cost will be used. B. A variable cost is one which is associated with goods or services purchased, or produced, for sale to customers. C. A variable cost is one which changes with changes in the level of activity, over a defined period of time. D. A variable cost is one which is spread over a number of activities of the business for which costs are to be determined.

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Chapter2: Building Blocks Of Managerial Accounting

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