An acquisition cost of raw material is to be used in the manufacturing, and becoming a component of cost object is classified as _________?

Correct answer: A. direct material costs

  • A. direct material costs
  • B. indirect material costs
  • C. direct labor costs
  • D. indirect labor costs

Explanation

Raw material that can be specifically traced to the manufactured product becomes part of the cost object, so it is a direct material cost. Material used generally in production, such as factory supplies, would be indirect material.

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