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Tony sells furniture. He pays $1,200 month to rent a warehouse and has a 3 year lease. Each day he has one friend Jerry whom he pays $100 to help him sell the furniture. Jerry sells on 200 units of furniture a month.


What is the fixed cost for one month?



What is the variable cost per month?



What is the average cost per month?


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