Which of the Following Is NOT an Operating Expense

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an operating expense?

• A) interest expense
• B) depreciation and amortization
• C) selling, general, and administrative expenses
• D) research and development

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Definitions:

Passive Solar Design

A design philosophy that utilizes a building's orientation, window placement, and construction materials to minimize energy use by capturing and distributing solar energy naturally.

Adobe Walls

Walls made from a mixture of earth, water, and organic materials such as straw, shaped into bricks and dried in the sun, used in some building constructions.

Passive Solar System

A design approach that utilizes the sun's energy for the heating and cooling of living spaces by exposure to the sun, without active mechanical systems.

Active Solar System

An energy system that directly uses mechanical or electrical devices powered by sunlight, such as solar panels, to capture and convert solar energy.