Which of the following activity bases would be the most appropriate for food costs of a hospital?
A) Number of cooks scheduled to work
B) Number of x-rays taken
C) Number of patients who are admitted in the hospital
D) Number of scheduled surgeries

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The most appropriate activity base for food costs of a hospital would be the number of patients who are admitted as they are the ones who would require meals during their stay. The number of cooks scheduled to work, number of x-rays taken, and number of scheduled surgeries may not have a direct impact on the number of meals needed in the hospital.

Which of the Following Activity Bases Would Be the Most