Contemporary Mathematics for Business & Consumers
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781305585447
Author: Robert Brechner, Geroge Bergeman
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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In business, expenses are separated into two major categories. The cost of ______ sold and ______ expenses. (8-1)
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Contemporary Mathematics for Business & Consumers
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