Check the correct category for each of the following items. Note: for purposes of this exercise, consider cash in and out for this couple regardless of whether the item is for personal or business use. Cash In/Income Cash Out/Expense Cost of business trip State tax liability Clothing purchases Once expenses have been identified, they can be categorized as either fixed expenses or variable expenses. For example, your mortgage would be considered a expense, because . Conversely, grocery bills would be considered , because the actual amount is

1. The correct category for each of the following items:

Cash In/Income:

Personal income

Business Income

Cash Out/Expense:

Cost of business trip = variable

State tax liability = fixed

Clothing purchases = variable

2. For example, your mortgage would be considered a fixed expense, because the total amount does not vary.  Conversely, grocery bills would be considered variable, because the actual amount is not fixed but varies.

Explanation:

Variable cost or expense has a fixed cost per unit, with the total amount varying, depending on the units or quantities consumed.  Fixed cost does have a fixed total amount within the relevant range, but the cost per unit varies.