Which item is usually classified as an indirect material cost in a furniture factory?
Correct answer: D. Varnish used across many products
- A. Wood used in a specific table
- B. Commission paid to a sales agent
- C. Wages paid to a cabinet maker
- D. Varnish used across many products
Explanation
Varnish used across several products cannot usually be traced economically to one unit, so it is treated as indirect material. Wood used for a particular table is a direct material cost.
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