Acme Manufacturing Company's Controller Was Classifying Costs for the Most

question 9

Multiple Choice

Acme Manufacturing Company's controller was classifying costs for the most recent financial statement period.Which of the following should be excluded from the calculation of gross margin?

• A)Factory worker wages.
• B)Materials used in assembling a product.
• C)Conveyer belt maintenance for production of all products.
• D)Marketing brochure for the company's new product.

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