When the level of activity decreases, variable costs will:A- increase per unit.B- increase in total.C- decrease in total.D- decrease per unit
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Variable costs are costs that change in proportion to the level of production or sales activity. As the level of activity increases, variable costs increase, and as the level of activity decreases, variable costs decrease. Show more…
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