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 stay in the hospital
D) Number of scheduled surgeries

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Food costs of a hospital are directly related to the number of patients who stay in the hospital. The more patients there are, the higher the food cost will be. The other options — the number of cooks, x-rays, and surgeries — do not have a direct correlation with food costs.

Which of the Following Activity Bases Would Be the Most