An example of shrinkage costs is _____________?

Correct answer: D. clerical errors

  • A. incoming freight
  • B. storage costs
  • C. insurance
  • D. clerical errors

Explanation

Shrinkage reflects inventory losses or discrepancies, including those caused by recording and clerical errors. Freight, storage and insurance are ordinary inventory-related costs, not examples of shrinkage itself.

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