Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Financial Management

Question:

Building rent, Insurance premium, salaries etc. are examples of which cost?

Options:

Financing Cost

Operating Cost

Investment Cost

Weighted Average Cost of Capital

Correct Answer:

Operating Cost

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- operating cost.

If a business has high fixed operating costs (e.g., building rent, Insurance premium, Salaries, etc.), It must reduce fixed financing costs. Hence, lower debt financing is better. Similarly, if fixed operating cost is less, more of debt financing may be preferred.