Lubricants, Coal, Paper, and Pencils Are Examples of ________

question 36

Multiple Choice

Lubricants, coal, paper, and pencils are examples of ________.

• A) operating supplies
• B) capital items
• C) raw materials
• D) specialty products
• E) installations

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Definitions:

Product Costs

Costs that are assignable to the production of goods, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Period Costs

Expenses that are not directly tied to the production process and are recorded as expense in the period they are incurred, such as selling, administrative, and general expenses.

Variable Cost

Charges that adjust seamlessly with the volume of manufacturing or services provided.

Manufacturing Overhead

The total of all overhead costs associated with the manufacturing process other than direct materials and direct labor. This includes costs such as maintenance, utilities, and equipment depreciation.