Which Statement Best Explains the Weighted Average Cost Flow Assumption

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the weighted average cost flow assumption?

• A)A method that uses the most recent costs in the calculation of cost of sales.
• B)A method that uses the cost of goods available for sale divided by the number of units available for sale.
• C)A method that assigns costs to inventories and cost of sales based on actual costs of each item.
• D)A method that uses the oldest costs in the calculation of cost of sales.

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Definitions:

Product Costs

Expenses directly attributable to the creation of a product, including material, labor, and overhead costs.

Variable Costing

A costing method that only includes variable production costs in product costs, treating fixed manufacturing costs as period expenses.

Product Costs

Costs that are directly tied to the production of goods, including raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Contribution Margin Report

A financial report that shows the difference between a company's sales revenue and variable costs, which contributes towards covering the company's fixed costs and generating profit.