In costing and budgeting hierarchy, an example of product sustaining cost is __________?

Correct answer: D. product design cost

  • A. initial offering cost
  • B. batch marketing cost
  • C. product marketing cost
  • D. product design cost

Explanation

Product-sustaining costs support an entire product line, regardless of the number of batches or units produced; product design is an example. Initial offering and batch marketing costs are tied to other activity levels.

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