Eric Asare unit 3 p1
Fixed cost
Cost that can’t be change
Examples of a fixed cost is rent, contracts and insurance
Designer men clothing shop
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fixed_cost
Variable cost
Changes depending on the amount
Examples of a variable is the more stock you buy the more the less variable cost
will go down
Others examples wagers, electricity and tax
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_cost
Total cost
The formula of total cost is variable cost + fixed cost = total cost
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_cost
Direct cost
Are specific costs for good for a business
Examples salary, wages and materials
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/directcost.asp
Indirect cost
Are not directly accountable to a cost object
Examples transport, insurance, accountant dust bin cleaner
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indirect_costs
Start-up
Is the amount money you start up the business with
Examples ovens, lights and cash machine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Startup_company
Running cost
Is the cost regularly spent to operate
Examples of running cost are raw materials for foods and transport
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Fixed cost
Cost that can’t be change
Examples of a fixed cost is rent, contracts and insurance
Designer men clothing shop
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fixed_cost
Variable cost
Changes depending on the amount
Examples of a variable is the more stock you buy the more the less variable cost
will go down
Others examples wagers, electricity and tax
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_cost
Total cost
The formula of total cost is variable cost + fixed cost = total cost
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_cost
Direct cost
Are specific costs for good for a business
Examples salary, wages and materials
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/directcost.asp
Indirect cost
Are not directly accountable to a cost object
Examples transport, insurance, accountant dust bin cleaner
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indirect_costs
Start-up
Is the amount money you start up the business with
Examples ovens, lights and cash machine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Startup_company
Running cost
Is the cost regularly spent to operate
Examples of running cost are raw materials for foods and transport
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