Total variable cost (TVC) is the cost that depends directly on the amount of output of a firm. It increases as output increases.
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'''Total variable cost (TVC)''' is the [[cost]] that depends directly on the amount of output of a firm. It increases as output increases. For example, total variable costs include the expenses of [[fuel]], [[labor]] and raw materials.
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For example, total variable costs include the expenses of fuel, labor and raw materials.
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This is opposed to [[total fixed cost]], which is the cost a firm has no matter what output is.