Fixed and variable expenses

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What are fixed expenses?

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Expenses that stay the same from week to week or month to month.

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What are variable expenses?

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Irregular expenses that change from week to week or month to month.

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Buying movie tickets is a:

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Variable expense.

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What is Joana's profit if she bought 3 shirts for $5 each and sold them for $15 each?

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$30.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is an example of a fixed expense?

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Rent or mortgage payment.

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What is an example of a variable expense?

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Groceries or entertainment.

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Can an electric bill be a fixed expense?

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Yes, it can be fixed or variable depending on usage.

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What does it mean if an expense is irregular?

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It means the amount can change each month.

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If you pay the same amount for your phone bill every month, this is a:

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Fixed expense.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If you spend different amounts on snacks each month, this is a:

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Variable expense.