fixed and variable
It seems like it could be both. Variable because you have to do more maintenance as you increase production. Partially fixed because maintenance is necessary even if you don't product anything. If I were going to guess on an exam/homework, I'd go with variable though.
At zero production variable cost will be zero because variable cost is the cost occured for producing a product but their will be some fixed cost.
Variable Costs and fixed costs
To determine the variable cost in a business scenario when given the fixed cost, you can subtract the fixed cost from the total cost. Variable costs are expenses that change based on the level of production or sales, while fixed costs remain constant regardless of production levels. By subtracting the fixed cost from the total cost, you can isolate the variable cost component.
The law of variable proportion is basically a study of production functions. The factors used include fixed and variable factors.
It seems like it could be both. Variable because you have to do more maintenance as you increase production. Partially fixed because maintenance is necessary even if you don't product anything. If I were going to guess on an exam/homework, I'd go with variable though.
It is considered as fixed overhead cost because it doesn't dependant on level of production
The relataionship of cost between the level of production is determine the fixed or variable cost if cost change with production level then it is variable cost otherwise fixed cost.
Variable costs are different in this sense that fixed cost remains fixed and it has no impact of change in production level while variable cost changes with the change in production level.
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Depreciation is a fixed cost because variable cost is that cost which change with the change in the production units but it doesn't put any effect on depreciation as depreciation of the equipment will remain same no matter you produce maximum number of units or produce no unit in fiscal year.
If it varies with the level of production then it is variable cost otherwise it is fixed cost.
Maintenance costs can be considered fixed costs if they remain constant regardless of production levels, such as regular upkeep of equipment. Depreciation is also typically classified as a fixed cost, as it represents the allocation of an asset's cost over its useful life, independent of production volume. However, some maintenance costs can vary with usage, making it essential to analyze each case individually.
Depreciation on office equipment is classified as a fixed cost. Fixed costs are expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, and depreciation remains constant over time regardless of how much the office equipment is used. This makes it a predictable expense that businesses incur regardless of their activity level.
If direct material and direct labor remains fixed irrespective of production volume then these are fixed costs otherwise these are variable costs and normally these are variable costs because it varies with the production volume.
Yes, to calculate profit, you subtract both fixed and variable costs from revenue. Fixed costs are expenses that do not change with the level of production, while variable costs fluctuate with production volume. The formula can be summarized as: Profit = Revenue - (Fixed Costs + Variable Costs). This gives you the net profit or loss for a given period.
At zero production variable cost will be zero because variable cost is the cost occured for producing a product but their will be some fixed cost.