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Transcribed Image Text:Chapter 1: Classifications of Costs
Below are costs associated with a car manufacturer. Number the costs below and indicate V or F for
variable or fixed. Then S, A, D or I for Selling. Admin, Direct (product cost) or Indirect (product cost).
1
Cost
Wages of workers assembling
the cars
2 Advertising costs
3
Factory supervision
4
Property tax, factory building
5
Sales commissions
6 Insurance, factory
7 Depreciation, office equipment
8
Lease cost, factory equipment
9 Depreciation, factory building
10
11
12
13
14
Office supplies
Office salaries
Steel used in the cars
Utilities, factory
Shipping costs for the cars
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