Keep Smiling Dental Surgery is located in Christchurch. The company employs three dentists, four dental assistants and two receptionists who book appointments and keep records. The surgery provides a range of services including general dental care, paediatric dental care and teeth whitening. The clinic includes a small retail section that carries specialised products for home treatment. The surgery has recently updated its communications plan and negotiated a plan with a new provider which includes a monthly line charge and a usage charge for internet activity. The internet usage change is best described as a:
A) Fixed cost
B) Variable cost
C) Sunk cost
D) Mixed cost

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The internet usage charge varies with the amount of internet activity, making it a variable cost.

Keep Smiling Dental Surgery Is Located in Christchurch