The following costs arise in relation to production of a new product: (i) Research and development costs (ii) Design costs (iii) Quality check costs (iv) Advertising costs (v) Manufacturing costs In calculating the lifetime costs of the product, which of the above items would be EXCLUDED? a. (i), (ii), and (iii)

The following costs arise in relation to production of a new product: (i) Research and development costs (ii) Design costs (iii) Quality check costs (iv) Advertising costs (v) Manufacturing costs In calculating the lifetime costs of the product, which of the above items would be EXCLUDED? a. (i), (ii), and (iii)

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