Concept introduction:
Variable Cost:
Variable cost is the type of cost that changes with the level of production. Variable costs increase with the increase in the level of production and vice-versa. Although the total Variable cost changes with the level of production but the variable cost per unit remains constant irrespective of the level of production.
To indicate:
The Difference between fixed and variable costs and their examples in case of driving a car
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