In costing of project, the wages paid to workers for the unproductive work at the time of material shortage is termed as __________?

Correct answer: C. idle time wages

  • A. indirect wages
  • B. health wages
  • C. idle time wages
  • D. shortage time wages

Explanation

Wages paid for time when workers cannot perform productive work because materials are unavailable are idle time wages. The unproductive waiting period, not the worker's normal task, determines the classification.

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