•In the table 15.1, the daily wage of each worker is$60, so the variable cost is $ 60 X ( the number ofworkers hired)
•Example: to mow 21 lawns, Blade Runner hires 4workers, so the variable cost is $ 60 X 4 = $240
•Total Cost: is the entire amount the firm must spendto produce a specified amount of output.
–Add Fixed Cost + Variable Cost