Adam spent $10,000 on new equipment for his small business, "Adam's Fitness Studio." Membership at his fitness center is very low and at this rate, Adam needs an additional $12,000 per year to keep his studio open. Which of the following is true?
A) The fixed cost of running the studio is $22,000.
B) The variable cost of running the studio is $22,000.
C) The $10,000 Adam spent on equipment is a fixed cost of business and the $12,000 he'll need to continue operations is a variable cost.
D) The $10,000 Adam spent on equipment is the total cost of starting the business and the $12,000 he'll need to continue operations is a marginal cost.
Answer: C
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