Materials Used in a Factory That Are Not an Integral

question 253

Multiple Choice

Materials used in a factory that are not an integral part of the final product, such as cleaning supplies, should be classified as:

• A) direct materials.
• B) a period cost.
• C) administrative expense.
• D) manufacturing overhead.

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