Which one of the following costs should NOT be considered an indirect cost of serving a particular customer at a Dairy Queen fast food outlet?
A)The cost of the hamburger patty in the burger they ordered.
B)The cost of heating and lighting the kitchen.
C)The salary of the outlet's manager.
D)The wages of the employee who takes the customer's order.

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The cost of the hamburger patty is a direct cost of serving a particular customer since it is directly related to the item they ordered. The other options are all indirect costs, as they are not directly tied to the specific customer's order but rather to the general operation of the outlet.

Which One of the Following Costs Should NOT Be Considered