Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Variable

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a variable cost?

• A) Straight-line depreciation on a machine expected to last 5 years.
• B) Wages paid to assembly line workers at a local manufacturing plant.
• C) Timber used to make outdoor furniture.
• D) Commissions paid to sales personnel.

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A tax levied on specific goods, such as alcohol and tobacco, typically intended to discourage their consumption or generate revenue.

Taxation

A system through which governments finance their expenditure by imposing charges on citizens and corporate entities.

Tax Burden

The measure of the total amount of taxes that an individual or business must pay.

European Countries

Nations located on the European continent, each with its unique government, culture, and economy.