Cost classifications For each of the following costs, check the columns that most likely apply (both variable and fixed might apply for some costs).Product  Costs Direct Indirect Period Variable FixedWages of assembly-line workersDepreciation of plant equipmentGlue and threadOutbound shipping costsRaw materials handling costsSalary of public relations managerProduction run setup costsPlant utilitiesElectricity cost of retail storesResearch and developmentexpense

Q: Which of the following is the best definition of product costs? a. Product costs are those costs…

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Q: Which of the following measures is appropriate as a cost driver for machine set up activity costs?…

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Manufacturing Costs

Manufacturing cost is the total cost of procuring or producing a product. In other words, the manufacturing cost is the cost that an individual or business owner undertakes for the manufacturing of goods.