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fixed cost investment & finance definition

A cost that is constant regardless of the level of sales or production. For instance, in a manufacturing plant, expenses such as rent, depreciation, and insurance must be paid even if the factory closes down for a two-week period. Fixed costs contrast with variable costs, such as temporary labor or materials that are used to produce goods, which vary depending on the level of sales or production.

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