Which of the Following Costs Incurred by a Paper Manufacturer

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following costs incurred by a paper manufacturer would NOT be included in the group of costs referred to as conversion costs?

• A) Factory supervisor's salary
• B) Machine operator's wages (direct labor)
• C) Raw lumber (direct materials)
• D) Factory maintenance personnel supplies

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