Which of the Following Is NOT an Engineered Cost

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an engineered cost?

• A) direct material cost of a major component of the product
• B) advertising costs for a new product that the factory will start producing
• C) the cost of direct laborers who work in the factory
• D) depreciation of all factory tools

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