Lester-Sung,Inc

question 73

Short Answer

Lester-Sung,Inc.is a large general construction firm in the commercial building industry.The following is a list of costs incurred by this company:
1)The cost of a laborer for 8 hours at $6.00 an hour.
2)The cost of insurance for the carpenters.
3)The cost of 1,000 board feet of 2x4 lumber.
4)The CEO's salary.
Required: Classify each cost above using the following categories:
(a)Selling and administrative cost
(b)Direct material
(c)Direct labor
(d)Overhead cost

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