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Question is ⇒ Which of the following, in a thermal power plant, is not a fixed cost ?, Options are ⇒ (A) Fuel cost, (B) Interest on capital, (C) Depreciation, (D) Insurance charges, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Which of the following, in a thermal power plant, is not a fixed cost ?
A.	Fuel cost [Correct Answer]
B.	Interest on capital [Wrong Answer]
C.	Depreciation [Wrong Answer]
D.	Insurance charges [Wrong Answer]
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