Costs on the Income Statement for Both a Merchandiser and a Manufacturer

question 181

Multiple Choice

Costs on the income statement for both a merchandiser and a manufacturer would be

• A) operating expenses
• B) direct materials
• C) direct labor incurred
• D) cost of goods manufactured

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