Because the price of gasoline changes quite often and is not a fixed cost.
In semi variable cost :variable cost = change in cost/change in output then with that rate * output = variable cost semi variable cost - variable cost = fixed cost
Gasoline used to fuel an automobile would almost always be a variable cost because the quantity of gas used would vary with the usage of the auto. In certain situations, you might find that gasoline was a fixed cost. For example, if you had a gas-powered generator that operated 24/7 to generate electricity to keep a remote radio tower powered, that would be a fixed cost because the amount of gas used would not fluctuate based on the usage of the tower to transmit communications.
No, Janitorial Cost is not a variable cost, it is a Fixed Cost.
Variable cost = Total Cost/ fixed cost
Manufacturing cost is variable cost.
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If delivery cost changes with the number of units of product sold then it is variable cost.
There are a number of costs that vary or change, but if the variation is not due to volume changes, it is not considered to be a variable cost.
Overhead is considered a fixed cost, even though it may vary somewhat according to the amount of activity.
In semi variable cost :variable cost = change in cost/change in output then with that rate * output = variable cost semi variable cost - variable cost = fixed cost
Gasoline used to fuel an automobile would almost always be a variable cost because the quantity of gas used would vary with the usage of the auto. In certain situations, you might find that gasoline was a fixed cost. For example, if you had a gas-powered generator that operated 24/7 to generate electricity to keep a remote radio tower powered, that would be a fixed cost because the amount of gas used would not fluctuate based on the usage of the tower to transmit communications.
I think..... In marginal costing method only variable cost is considered as product cost and fixed cost is not considered as product cost. But in reality product cost include fixed and variable, thus both variable and fixed costs should be considered while allocating cost. Marginal costing is used for inside reporting and absorption costing is used for outsider to clarify the real cost of product........ Am i right? Please confirm it
no the cost of gasoline is not a chemical propety of gasoline. That is constantly changing.
Variable and Fixed are accounting terms. It is a useful way to think of costs or overhead. Lets pretend you were a cab driver. Your fixed costs would be purchasing the cab and insurance and registration. Variable Costs change depending on how often you drive the cab. Gasoline would be variable as would tires. The more your drive the quicker tires wear out. Can you guess what windshield washer fluid would be considered?
Variable cost refers to the TOTAL variable cost of all units, whereas marginal cost is the variable cost of the last unit only. Variable cost is the sum of all the individual marginal costs. The derivative of the Variable Cost is the Marginal Cost. The integral of the Marginal cost is the Variable Cost.
No, Janitorial Cost is not a variable cost, it is a Fixed Cost.
Variable cost = Total Cost/ fixed cost