Which of the Following Expenses Is Included in Overhead

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following expenses is included in overhead?

• A)advertising and marketing costs
• B)property taxes on the factory
• C)utility costs at the head office
• D)computers used at the head office

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs are business expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales activities.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes to fixed costs and profits.

Least-squares Regression

A statistical technique that identifies the optimal fitting line by reducing the sum of the squared vertical deviations of the data points from that line.

Cost Formula

A mathematical equation used to calculate the total cost of production by combining fixed costs, variable costs per unit, and the number of units produced.