Below Are Several Examples of Costs That Are Labeled Fixed

question 15

Essay

Below are several examples of costs that are labeled fixed or variable according to their typical accounting designations. Under which circumstances would any of these costs behave in a manner opposite to that listed?
a. Direct labor-variable.
b. Equipment depreciation-fixed.
c. Utilities (with a minimum charge)-variable.
d. Supervisory salaries-fixed.
e. Indirect materials purchased in given lot sizes that become spoiled within a few days-variable.

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