Variable Costs Vary with the Level of Production or Sales

question 70

True/False

Variable costs vary with the level of production or sales volume.

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost Per Unit

The portion of fixed costs attributed to each unit of production, which stays constant regardless of the level of production or sales volume.

CVP Analysis

Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis; a management accounting tool that helps understand the relationship between costs, volume, and profit.

Inventory

Inventory consists of goods and materials held by a business for the purpose of resale or as part of the production process.

Contribution Margin

The selling price per unit minus the variable cost per unit, used to cover fixed costs and contribute to net profit.