Which of the Following Is Regarded as a Purpose of Cost

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is regarded as a purpose of cost allocation?

• A) It helps in identifying the potential customers for a product.
• B) It provides the profit margin earned.
• C) It helps in maintaining decorum among managers.
• D) It provides information for economic decisions.

---

Definitions:

Continental Crust

The thick, generally granitic part of the Earth's crust that forms the large land masses or continents, distinct from the denser, basaltic oceanic crust.

Cooling History

The record of the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, which informs geologists about the thermal and crystallization processes of igneous rocks.

Mid-Ocean Ridges

Underwater mountain ranges, formed by plate tectonics, where new oceanic crust is created through volcanic activity.

Heating of Rock

The process of increasing the temperature of rocks, often leading to changes in physical and chemical properties.