Which of the Following Would Most Likely Be a Period

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely be a period cost?

• A) Depreciation on factory lunchroom furniture.
• B) Salary of telephone receptionist in the sales office.
• C) Salary of a security guard for the factory parking lot.
• D) Computer chips used by a computer manufacturer.

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Definitions:

Consumption Habits

Patterns or behaviors of individuals or groups in terms of how they spend money on goods and services.

Productivity Growth

An increase in the efficiency of production, measured by the amount of goods and services produced per unit of labor or capital.

Trade Deficit

A situation in which a country's imports exceed its exports, resulting in a negative balance of trade.

Negative Merchandise Trade Balance

A situation where a country's imports of goods exceed its exports of goods, leading to a trade deficit in physical goods.