Variable Costs Are Costs That Vary in Total in Direct

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Variable costs are costs that vary in total in direct proportion to changes in the activity level.

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Definitions:

Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, eroding purchasing power.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to estimate cost of living changes.

Market Basket

A selected group of goods and services used to track inflation and other economic indicators through price changes.

Base Year

A specific year against which economic growth is measured, serving as a standard point of comparison for real economic calculations such as GDP.