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CIMAPRA17-BA2-1 Exam - Topic 1 Question 88 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA17-BA2-1 exam
Question #: 88
Topic #: 1
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Within the relevant range, a variable cost is a cost which:

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Jacki
3 months ago
D is totally off; inflation isn’t what variable costs are about.
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Asha
3 months ago
Wait, can variable costs really be that predictable?
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Tanesha
3 months ago
C is also a possibility, but I think it’s more about total costs.
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Elin
4 months ago
I agree, B makes the most sense here!
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Susana
4 months ago
Definitely B, it’s all about total costs changing with activity levels.
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Erasmo
4 months ago
I definitely recall that variable costs are linked to activity levels, but I’m not sure if it’s about total costs or per unit costs.
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Tammara
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused about whether variable costs vary per unit or in total. I think I might have seen something similar in a past exam.
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Earnestine
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question that mentioned how variable costs change with production levels, so I feel like option B might be correct.
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Rutha
5 months ago
I think variable costs are supposed to vary in total with activity levels, but I'm not completely sure if that's the right way to put it.
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Ilda
5 months ago
This seems like a good opportunity to apply my knowledge of cost behavior. I'll think through each option and select the one that best fits the definition of a variable cost.
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Kasandra
5 months ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. I'll need to read through the answer choices carefully to make sure I understand what they're asking.
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Devon
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to identify which answer choice best describes how variable costs change with the level of activity.
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Ivette
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I need to make sure I understand the concept of variable costs and how they relate to the level of activity.
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Lorriane
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward question on variable costs. I'll focus on understanding the key differences between the answer choices.
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Ronald
9 months ago
Wait, are we talking about variable costs or variable speed blenders? I'm a little confused over here...
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Florinda
8 months ago
D) varies in total in proportion to the level of inflation.
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Gertude
8 months ago
C) varies per unit in proportion to the level of activity.
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Jerry
8 months ago
B) varies in total in proportion to the level of activity.
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Mitsue
9 months ago
A) cannot be forecast with any degree of accuracy because of its variability.
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Shaunna
9 months ago
Option B is the way to go. Keeps it simple - variable costs move up and down with the activity level. No need to overcomplicate it.
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Catherin
10 months ago
Haha, I'm gonna have to go with 'C' on this one. Varies per unit? That's just common sense, right? *wink*
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Aliza
8 months ago
User 3: Agreed, 'C' seems like the most logical choice.
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Sharen
8 months ago
User 2: Yeah, it makes sense that variable cost varies per unit.
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Adria
8 months ago
User 3: Yeah, I agree with Adria. 'C' makes sense.
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Kanisha
9 months ago
User 1: I think 'C' is the correct answer.
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Rosalind
9 months ago
User 2: Nah, I'm pretty sure it's 'C'.
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Antonette
9 months ago
User 1: I think it's 'B'.
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In
10 months ago
I agree with Jaime. Variable costs are directly tied to the volume of production or sales, not external factors like inflation.
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Jerry
9 months ago
User 4: So, variable costs are directly related to production or sales volume, not inflation.
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Micaela
9 months ago
User 3: Yes, variable costs per unit change as the level of activity changes.
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Wava
10 months ago
User 2: I agree, variable costs change based on the level of activity.
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Justa
10 months ago
User 1: I think the answer is B) varies in total in proportion to the level of activity.
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Tomoko
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's C. Variable costs per unit change with activity levels.
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Jonell
11 months ago
I agree with Tegan, because variable costs change in total as activity changes.
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Jaime
11 months ago
Option B seems the most accurate to me. Variable costs definitely vary with the level of activity, not just inflation.
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Lenny
9 months ago
Definitely, it's crucial to understand how variable costs will impact the overall cost structure of a business.
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Charlie
9 months ago
I think option B is the best choice here. It makes sense that variable costs would vary in total in proportion to the level of activity.
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Catalina
9 months ago
Yes, that's correct. It's important to consider how variable costs will fluctuate with production levels.
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Ria
9 months ago
I agree, variable costs do change based on the level of activity.
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Tegan
11 months ago
I think the answer is B.
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