Fixed and Variable Expenses

Angela makes a $300 car payment each month.

This expense is...

• Fixed: It stays the same each time.

• Variable: It changes each time.

Ken paid $50 for car insurance each month.

This expense is...

• Fixed: It stays the same each time.

• Variable: It changes each time.

Patrick pays a flat rate of $75 for Internet each month.

This expense is...

• Fixed: It stays the same each time.

• Variable: It changes each time.

 Amy paid $150 to the dentist to get her teeth cleaned. She did not have any cavities, but when she does, her visit costs more.

This expense is...

• Fixed: It stays the same each time.

• Variable: It changes each time.

At Christmas, Elizabeth spent $300 on presents for her family.

This expense is...

• Fixed: It stays the same each time.

• Variable: It changes each time.

Sarah normally pays $50 / month for her cell phone. However, some months she exceeds her data plan and pays more.

This expense is...

• Fixed: It stays the same each time.

• Variable: It changes each time.

Dustin usually cuts his own hair. This month, he decided to go to a barber, and he paid $25 for a haircut.

This expense is...

• Fixed: It stays the same each month.

• Variable: It changes each time.

Paula pays $75 for skating lessons each month.

This expense is...

• Fixed: It stays the same each month.

• Variable: It changes each time.

The amount of money Clare spends on eating out each month varies depending on what restaurants she goes to.

This expense is...

• Fixed: It stays the same each month.

• Variable: It changes each month.