The cost of the cashiers in relation to the number of customers would be classified as which type of cost?

The staffing policy for a supermarket is to have one cashier station open for every forecasted 20 customers per hour. Cashiers are hired by the hour as and when required, and do not perform any other duties.

The cost of the cashiers in relation to the number of customers would be classified as which type of cost?
A . Stepped fixed cost
B . Variable cost
C . Semi-variable cost
D . Fixed cost

Answer: C

Explanation:

Reference: https://www.acowtancy.com/textbook/acca-ma/a3-cost-classification/a3g-types-of-costbehaviour/notes