XYZ Corp is projecting its operating expenses. Where should XYZ anticipate most of its variable costs will be located? Select an answer: in any changes to the product mix in revenues increases in employee salaries in the cost of goods sold

XYZ Corp is projecting its operating expenses. Where should XYZ anticipate most of its variable costs will be located? Select an answer: in any changes to the product mix in revenues increases in employee salaries in the cost of goods sold

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XYZ Corp is projecting its operating expenses. Where should XYZ anticipate most of its variable costs will be located?

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in any changes to the product mix
in revenues increases
in employee salaries
in the cost of goods sold

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