Asked by Breydon English on Apr 24, 2024

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Which of the following is not a product cost under variable costing?

A) Direct materials.
B) Fixed manufacturing overhead.
C) Direct labor.
D) Variable manufacturing overhead.
E) All variable manufacturing costs.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The consistent, indirect costs associated with manufacturing that do not vary with the level of production, such as rent, insurance, and salaries of permanent staff.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable overhead) in product costs, excluding fixed overhead.

  • Recognize the elements constituting the total cost of a product within each costing approach.
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AC
Alvira Chayne FloresMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Under variable costing, only variable manufacturing costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) are included as product costs. Fixed manufacturing overhead is a period cost and is expensed in the period incurred rather than being allocated to products.