Janitors Clean the Factory with Scrubbing Machines and Polishing Machines

question 93

Multiple Choice

Janitors clean the factory with scrubbing machines and polishing machines.Scrubbing machines scrub the factory floor and polishing machines polish the floor.The cost associated with cleaning the factory is treated as a product cost.What is a good cost driver for the Depreciation Expense associated with the scrubbing and polishing machines?

• A) number of janitors operating machines
• B) number of labor hours put in by janitors
• C) number of kilowatt hours used
• D) number of machine hours used

Comprehend the income-generating process of a company.

Identify the key elements of financial performance measurement.

Understand the principles underlying the calculation and interpretation of financial ratios.

Grasp the concept of risk in investment and its implications on expected returns.

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