| Fixed costs (overheads) | Variable costs | Total costs | Average cost | Total revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| same no matter level of output | vary with output | cost over a period of time | cost of producing single unit | money from selling output |
| rent/ business rates/ advertising/ insurance/ interest | raw materials/ packaging/ fuel/ labour | Total fixed costs + Total variable costs | Total cost/ Quantity | Price X Quantity |





| Profit | Loss |
|---|---|
| Total revenue - total costs | Total costs - Total revenue |
| Price x Quantity - Average costs x Quantity | Average costs x Quantity - Price x Quantity |
| (Price - Average costs) x Quantity | (Average costs - Price) x Quantity |