Which of the Following Would Be Least Likely Classified as a Direct

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be least likely classified as a direct cost of a business segment?

• A)Shipping
• B)Sales commissions
• C)Rent
• D)Direct material

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Definitions:

Quantity Sold

The total number of units of a product sold during a specific period, often used to measure business performance.

Target Return

A financial goal set for the profit or outcome from an investment or business activity.

Average Invested Capital

The mean amount of money invested in a company or project over a certain period, used to compute return on investment.

Target Profit

The projected profit a firm aims to achieve within a specific period, guiding pricing and production decisions.