Fixed and variable expenses

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What is a variable expense?

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A variable expense is an expense that doesn't occur regularly.

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What is a fixed expense?

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A fixed expense is an expense that stays the same every month.

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Give an example of a variable expense.

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Buying three bags of Takis is a variable expense.

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Give an example of a fixed expense.

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Rent is an example of a fixed expense.

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What is income?

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Income is money coming IN to your pocket.

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What is profit?

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Profit is the money you make after selling something, minus the cost of buying it.

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If Joana bought 3 shirts for $5 each, how much did she spend?

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Joana spent $15 on the shirts.

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If Joana sells each shirt for $15, how much does she earn from selling all 3 shirts?

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Joana earns $45 from selling all 3 shirts.

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What is Joana's profit if she sells all shirts for $15 each after spending $15?

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Joana's profit is $30.

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What is the difference between fixed and variable expenses?

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Fixed expenses stay the same every month, while variable expenses can change.