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Commerce · Q482

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Commerce · question 482

Q482

In linear cost function, which is y = a + bx, y is classified as

A.
predicted fixed cost
B.
predicted variable cost
C.
predicted cost
Answer
D.
predicted price

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In linear cost function, which is y = a + bx, y is classified as predicted cost. It is the estimation of future cost levels based on historical cost behaviour characteristics, using such statistical techniques as linear regression.