For the past 8 months, Jinan Corporation has experienced a steady increase in its cost per unit even though total costs have remained stable. This cost per unit increase may be due to ________ costs if the level of activity at Jinan is ________.

A. fixed, increasing
B. variable, increasing
C. fixed, decreasing
D. variable, decreasing


Answer: C

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