ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

FINANCIAL TERMINOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a fixed cost?
A
A cost that changes depending upon output
B
A cost that is paid to your friend
C
A cost that stays the same regardless of output
D
Money received through the selling of products
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fixed cost is referred to as the cost that does not register a change with an increase or decrease in the quantity of goods produced by a firm. Fixed costs are those costs that a company should bear irrespective of the levels of production.

Detailed explanation-2: -Key Takeaways Companies incur two types of production costs: variable and fixed costs. Variable costs change based on the amount of output produced. Variable costs may include labor, commissions, and raw materials. Fixed costs remain the same regardless of production output.

Detailed explanation-3: -In accounting, fixed costs are expenses that remain constant for a period of time irrespective of the level of outputs. Variable costs are expenses that change directly and proportionally to the changes in business activity level or volume. Even if the output is nil, fixed costs are incurred.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fixed costs are costs that do not change when sales or production volumes increase or decrease. This is because they are not directly associated with manufacturing a product or delivering a service. As a result, fixed costs are considered to be indirect costs.

Detailed explanation-5: -The fixed cost is the cost which is incurred during a specific period, no matter how much activity is taking place. Hence, fixed cost is also known as period cost.

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