identify whether it is best described as a fixed, variable, step-wise, or curvilinear cost

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Problem 11.2E: Identify cost graphs The following cost graphs illustrate various types of cost behavior: For each...
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1. Listed here are four series of separate costs measured at various volume levels.

Volume (Units) Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 4                    
0 $450 $800 $100 0                    
100 450 800 105 800                    
200 450 800 120 1,600                    
300 450 1,600 145 2,400                    
400 450 1,600 190 3,200                    
500 450 2,400 250 4,000                    
600 450 2,400 320 4,800                    
                             


Examine each series and identify whether it is best described as a fixed, variable, step-wise, or curvilinear cost. It can help to graph the cost series.

Series 1  
Series 2  
Series 3  
Series 4  

 

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