Which of the following would be an example of a variable cost for a publication like SHAPE magazine that is targeted to young women seeking a healthier lifestyle?
A)paper and ink
B)increase in women in targeted demographics
C)rent for parking deck used by employees
D)salary of publisher

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Paper and ink are variable costs because they vary based on the number of copies printed. The increase in women in targeted demographics and rent for parking deck used by employees are fixed costs. Salary of publisher is not directly related to the production of each individual copy of the publication, so it is not a variable cost.

Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a Variable