We Typically Think of Labor as a Variable Cost, Even

question 72

Multiple Choice

We typically think of labor as a variable cost, even in the very short run. However, some labor costs may be fixed. Which of the following items represents an example of a fixed labor cost?

• A) An hourly employee
• B) A temporary worker who is paid by the hour
• C) A salaried manager who has a three-year employment contract
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Cancerous Tumor

An abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissue and potentially spread to other parts of the body.

Reticulosarcoma

An outdated term for a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects cells in the immune system, now more specifically classified.

Rhabdomyosarcoma

A malignant tumor of skeletal muscle tissue.

Leiomyosarcoma

A rare type of cancer that occurs in smooth muscle tissue, found in the uterus, stomach, intestines, and blood vessels.