PRC-1 · Chapter 7 · Question 65 of 100
What does the term 'Prime Cost' represent in a manufacturing environment?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) The sum of direct material and direct labor costs.
Explanation
Prime cost is the direct, traceable cost of production, defined strictly as the sum of direct materials and direct labor consumed.
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