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Fixed & Variable Costs
Consumer Math 2012-2013
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Overview
• Needs vs. Wants• Fixed Costs– Examples
• Variable Costs– Examples
• Calculating Total Fixed Costs• Calculating Total Variable Costs• Calculating Total Monthly Bills
Needs vs. Wants
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Needs• Food• Clothing• Rent• Car• Phone• Computer
Wants• TV• Phone• Jewelry• Entertainment
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Fixed Costs
• Expenses that stay the same each week or month1. Rent2. Insurance3. Dues4. Internet/Cable5. Loan
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Discretionary/Variable Costs
• Expenses that change each week or month
1. Gifts2. Recreation3. Clothing4. Groceries5. Phone6. Utilities
7. Haircut8. Food/Snacks9. Parties10.Dating
• Which variable expenses may not occur every month?
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Expenses
• What are two fixed expenses that your family has each month?
• What are two variable expenses that your family has each month?
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ExampleFixed Expenses
Cost/Month
Rent $1,250
Car Insurance
$200
Car Payment $210
Triple Play $100
School Loan $75
iPhone $100
Total: $1,935
Variable Expenses
Cost/Month
Food $600
Clothing $100
Haircut $50
Dates $200
Birthdays $100
Credit Card $800
Gas $180
Total: $2,030
Revenue Net Pay
Job 1 $2,700
Job 2 $500
Total: $3,200