Economics B A-Level
Variable cost per unit
What Variable cost per unit means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Variable cost per unit
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The cost, such as raw materials and direct labour, of producing one unit, which is subtracted from the selling price per unit.
Topics that use Variable cost per unit
- The relationship between revenue and costs (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Break-even analysis
- Break-even output
- Break-even point
- Business viability
- Contribution per unit
- Economies of scale
- Financial risk
- Fixed costs
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