
Fixed Cost:
Fixed cost is the cost that remains the same or constant throughout a particular period and does not vary over time. For example, Rent paid for a building, administration fees.
Variable Cost:
Variable cost is that cost that varies over a period of time depending upon the quantity produced. For example, raw material and labor.
Direct cost:
Direct costs are the cost that are directly associated or related with the production and manufacturing activities of a business. For example,
Indirect Cost:
Indirect costs are the costs that are not directly associated with production activities of a business such as advertisements.
To Classify: Each cost as fixed or variable and direct or indirect cost.

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