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cosine ratio
Subject:
Mathematics

is a trigonometric ratio defined as the adjacent side divided by the hypotenuse.

cosine rule
Subject:
Mathematics

is a trigonometric rule used to calculate the length of a side or the size of an angle in a non...

cost
Subject:
Accounting

(also called expense) money that the business spends

cost determination
Subject:
Business Studies

to establish what the product will probably cost in order to remain competitive.

cost price
Subject:
Accounting

the amount it cost to produce an item, without any profit to the producer

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