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The "x" in the overhead cost equation, y = $5.50x + $92,000, represents which of the following? total overhead costs. the variable costs. total fixed costs. the cost driver in units.

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Manufacturing cost is the total cost of procuring or producing a product. In other words, the manufacturing cost is the cost that an individual or business owner undertakes for the manufacturing of goods.

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The "x" in the overhead cost equation, y = $5.50x + $92,000, represents which of the following?

		total overhead costs.
		the variable costs.
		total fixed costs.
		the cost driver in units.

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