Select all the correct answers.

Which two expenses are considered variable, nondiscretionary expenses?

-car loan payment

-fuel cost

-groceries

-gym membership fee

-Insurance premium

-vacation cost

-fuel cost

-groceries

Step-by-step explanation:

Variable expense: Amount of money paid on this expense changes every month

Non-discretionary: This is an expense that you cannot get by without

In today's world, you need fuel for your car in order to travel to your job and other places, therefore it is non-discretionary. The amount you spend on fuel changes every month because you do not travel the same exact distance every month, so it is also a variable expense.

You need groceries to live, therefore it is non-discretionary. The amount you spend on groceries changes every month as well, so it is also a variable expense.

You can eliminate the other options because:

Car loan payment = fixed expense (not non-discretionary)

Gym membership = fixed expense and also discretionary (you can live without it)

Insurance premium = fixed expense

Vacation cost = discretionary

Car load and insurance premium