Asked by Jeanette Retana on Jun 11, 2024

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Which of the following is part of factory overhead cost?

A) sales commissions
B) depreciation of factory equipment and machines
C) depreciation of sales person's vehicle
D) direct materials used

Sales Commissions

Payments made to sales employees or agents based on the sales volume they achieve.

Factory Overhead Cost

Expenses related to the production process that are not directly tied to a specific product, including costs for utilities, maintenance, and factory equipment depreciation.

Depreciation

The accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

  • Discern the differences between direct materials, direct labor, and factory overhead in cost types.
  • Identify instances of overhead expenses in manufacturing settings.
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Amber MoreheadJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Factory overhead costs are all the indirect expenses incurred in the production of a product, such as rent, utilities, insurance, and depreciation of factory equipment and machines. Sales commissions (A) are a direct selling expense, depreciation of sales person's vehicle (C) is an indirect selling expense, and direct materials used (D) are a direct cost of production.