A plot of data that results in one extreme observation most likely indicates that ________

A) more than one cost pool should be used
B) an unusual event such as a plant shutdown occurred during that month
C) the cost-allocation base has been incorrectly identified
D) individual cost items do not have the same cost driver

Answer: B

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