variable cost
- An expense that changes in direct proportion to the level of business activity within a short time span, such as transportation and equipment lease costs
- The variable cost of driving a taxi includes fuel and maintenance.
- In their budget, the event organizers had to account for the variable cost of renting equipment based on expected attendance.
- High variable costs, such as the cost of raw materials, can affect the profit margins of a manufacturing business.
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