Which of the Following Is an Example of a Variable

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a variable cost?

• A)insurance on the production equipment
• B)direct materials
• C)the production supervisor's salary
• D)depreciation of the factory building

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Definitions:

Thomas Robert Malthus

An English cleric and scholar known for his theories on population growth, arguing that population increases geometrically while food supply increases arithmetically, leading to inevitable population checks.

Per Capita GDPs

The measure of a country's economic output that accounts for its number of people, essentially dividing the GDP by the population.

Industrial Nations

Industrial nations are those with highly developed industries and infrastructures, often having significant technological advancements and economic productivity.

Less Developed Countries

Nations with low levels of economic resources and industrial basis, often characterized by low GDP per capita, poor infrastructure, and a low Human Development Index.