Which of the Following Is a Fixed Cost

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a fixed cost?

• A)payment to hire a security worker to guard the gate to the factory around the clock
• B)wages to hire assembly line workers
• C)payments to an electric utility
• D)costs of raw materials

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Definitions:

Expected Savings

Expected savings refer to the projected amount of money saved over a specific period due to cost reduction strategies, efficiencies, or bargain purchases.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decline in the asset's value over time.

Taxes

Compulsory financial charges or some other type of levy imposed upon a taxpayer by a governmental organization.

Working Capital

The balance sheet accounts associated with day-to-day operating activities. Gross working capital is generally defined as current assets and net working capital as current assets minus current liabilities.