Overhead cost is the total of ____________.

Correct answer: A. all indirect costs.

  • A. all indirect costs.
  • B. all direct costs.
  • C. indirect and direct costs.
  • D. all specific costs

Explanation

Overhead consists of costs that cannot be directly traced to a particular product or unit, such as indirect materials, labour and expenses. Direct costs are charged specifically to the cost object and are therefore excluded.

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