Explain Whether Each of the Following Is a Fixed Cost

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Essay

Explain whether each of the following is a fixed cost or a variable cost for Damian Dandridge's tattoo parlor.
a.The payment he makes to buy tattoo ink.
b.The wages he pays his employees.
c.The $500-per-month payment he makes to advertise his shop on highway billboards.
d.The lease payment he makes to the landlord who owns the building where his shop is located.
e.The payment he makes on his liability insurance policy.

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period in economics during which all factors of production and costs are variable, and firms can adjust all inputs.

Efficient Output

The level of production that maximizes a firm's profits while minimizing its costs, often associated with where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

Lowest Price

The minimum cost at which a product or service can be bought, often sought after in competitive markets.

Total Profits

The final financial gain from a business operation after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and costs from total revenues.