Sales commissions, raw materials, and labor costs are generally ______.

A) fixed costs
B) variable costs
C) a breakeven point
D) a demand curve

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the level of production or business activity.

Sales Commissions

The payment made to sales personnel, often calculated as a percentage of the sales they generate, as a reward for their efforts in selling products or services.

Raw Materials

Basic materials that are used in the manufacturing process to produce goods or finished products.