In: Accounting
Which of the following is not an example of a cost that varies in total as the number of units produced changes?
a. wages of assembly worker
b. straight-line depreciation on factory equipment
c. direct materials cost
d. electricity per KWH to operate factory equipment
Answer : Straight-line depreciation on factory equipment
Explanation : Straight-line depreciation on factory equipment is not an example of cost that varies in total as the number of units produced changes because its a fixed expense. All other expense given are variable expense and that varies in total as the number of units produced changes.