Martin Shores, Inc. is facing financial difficulties and has ceased production. Management realizes that the firm will still incur $15,000 of costs each month until such time as the firm is sold. This $15,000 represents the _____ costs of the firm's operations.

A) Total.
B) Fixed.
C) Variable.
D) Net.
E) Contribution.

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Marissa Green · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Fixed costs are those costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales. Since Martin Shores, Inc. will incur $15,000 of costs each month regardless of its production level (which has ceased), these costs are fixed.

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