Petrous Company incurs both fixed and variable production costs.Assuming that production is within the relevant range,if volume goes up by 28%,then the total variable costs would ________.
A) increase by 28%
B) remain the same
C) increase by an amount less than 28%
D) decrease by 28%

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Variable costs change in direct proportion to changes in volume. Therefore, if volume increases by 28%, total variable costs would also increase by 28%. Fixed costs, on the other hand, would remain unchanged within the relevant range.

Petrous Company Incurs Both Fixed and Variable Production Costs