Which of the Following Is Typically Considered a Fixed Cost

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is typically considered a fixed cost by academic book publishers but a variable cost by companies that print books?

• A)postage and supplies
• B)travel
• C)rent
• D)wages and salaries

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Definitions:

Profit Center

A branch or division of a business that is directly responsible for generating its own revenue and profits.

Property Tax Expense

The cost incurred by property owners for taxes assessed on their land and buildings, recognized as an expense for the business.

Direct Expense

A cost that can be directly attributed to a specific cost object, such as a product, department, or project, making it easy to trace the expense directly to its source.

Profit Center

A part of an organization that is directly responsible for generating its own revenue and profits.