David manages a Shoney's restaurant.He is considering staying open later in the evening.For David,the variable costs associated with staying open longer hours will include all of the following EXCEPT
A) ingredients used in preparing food.
B) hours worked by cooks.
C) monthly rent on the restaurant building.
D) energy costs.
E) hours worked by the waiters and waitresses.

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Monthly rent on the restaurant building is a fixed cost and is not affected by the number of hours the restaurant stays open. All the other options listed are variable costs that will increase if the restaurant stays open longer.

David Manages a Shoney's Restaurant