Q16-5SE-h

Question

Identifying product costs and period costs Classify each cost of a paper manufacturer as either a product cost or a period cost: 

h. Cost to purchase wood pulp.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

The cost to purchase wood pulp will come under the product cost.

1Definition of raw material inventory

The raw materials inventory includes all the materials which can be used to make a product or in the manufacturing process.

2Identification of cost

The correct option is Product cost.

The company purchased wood help which will be considered the raw material for producing the paper. So, it will be considered as the product cost in manufacturing or producing the paper.