Which of the following is an example of a fixed cost?

A. The wages of part-time workers who are paid $8 per hour.
B. Paper used in the manufacture of textbooks.
C. Gasoline consumed by salespersons' cars.
D. Surgical supplies used in a hospital's operating room.
E. Property taxes paid by a firm to a large city.


Answer: E

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