Answer: utility bill
Explanation: Fixed costs remain the same throughout a specific period. Variable costs can increase or decrease based on the output of the business. Examples of fixed costs include rent, taxes, and insurance. Examples of variable costs include credit card fees, direct labor, and commission.
I believe your options choices was
- car payment: is a fixed expenses
- gym membership dues: variable expenses
- rent: is a fixed expenses
- utility bill: variable fixed expense.
Types of Expenses
Variable expenses; Expenses that vary from month to month (electriticy, gas, groceries, clothing).
Fixed expenses; Expenses that remain the same from month to month(rent, cable bill, car payment)
Intermittent expenses; Expenses that occur at various times throughout the year and tend to be in large amounts(tuition payment, car repairs)
Discretionary; (non-essential) expenses.