Direct Materials Are an Example of a

question 46

Multiple Choice

Direct materials are an example of a

• A)fixed cost.
• B)variable cost.
• C)step cost.
• D)mixed cost.

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Definitions:

Net Book Value

The value of an asset after accounting for depreciation or amortization, representing its current worth on the balance sheet.

Investment Centres

Units or divisions within a company that are responsible for making investment decisions and are evaluated based on their return on investments.

Return On Investment

A financial metric used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment, calculated as the return relative to the investment’s cost.

Residual Income

A measure of performance and profitability calculated as the net operating income after deducting a charge for the cost of capital.