Question

which of the following is a variable expense for many adults?
a. their monthly rent payment.
b. their monthly cost of eating out at restaurants.
c. their monthly payment for health insurance.
d. the monthly payment on their car loan.

Explanation:

A variable expense changes in amount. Rent (A), health insurance (C), and car loan payments (D) are typically fixed (same amount monthly). Eating out (B) varies—people can choose how often/where, so its cost changes.

Answer:

B. Their monthly cost of eating out at restaurants.