Cost A is a fixed cost, while B is a variable cost. During the current year, the volume of output has decreased. In terms of cost per unit of output, we would expect that:

A. cost B has decreased.
B. cost B has remained unchanged.
C. cost A has remained unchanged.
D. cost A has decreased.


Answer: B

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