Which of the Following Costs Should Be Excluded from Research

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following costs should be excluded from research and development expense?

• A) Modification of the design of a product
• B) Acquisition of R & D equipment for use on a current project only
• C) Cost of marketing research for a new product
• D) Engineering activity required to advance the design of a product to the manufacturing stage

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