Model Paper 3 — Economics STD 11 Commerce — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 CommerceEconomicsModel Paper 31 Mark
MCQ
Which of the following is the variable cost for a firm?
A
Interest on loan
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Wages to employees
C
Monthly rent
D
Insurance premium
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Answer
Correct option: B.
Wages to employees
(b) Wages to employees Explanation: Variable costs include payments such as wages of labour employed, prices of the raw materials, fuel and power used, the expenses incurred on transporting, etc. However, wages paid to workers for their regular hours are a fixed cost. Any extra time they spend on the job is a variable cost.
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