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A crane hired by a building construction company would be classified as

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A crane hired by a building construction company would be classified as

  • A. a financial cost
  • B. an administration cost
  • C. a direct manufacturing cost
  • D. an overhead cost
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

Overhead costs, also known as indirect costs, are expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a specific product or service. Instead, they are costs incurred to support the overall operations of a business. Examples of overhead costs include rent, utilities, insurance, administrative salaries, and equipment rental fees.

In the case of a building construction company, the cost of hiring a crane would be considered an overhead cost because it is not directly associated with the manufacturing or production of a specific building. Instead, the crane is utilized to support various construction activities and is used across multiple projects.

While the crane's rental cost is necessary for the construction company's operations, it does not fall under the category of a direct manufacturing cost because it is not directly involved in the transformation of raw materials into finished products. It is also not an administration cost because it is not related to the general administrative expenses of the company, such as office supplies or salaries of administrative staff.


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