Which of the following costs would NOT be included in operating product costs?
A) research and development
B) production
C) marketing
D) all of these

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Research and development costs are typically considered period costs and not included in operating product costs. Operating product costs are costs directly related to the production and manufacturing of the product, such as direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead. Marketing costs would also be considered period costs as they are incurred to promote and sell the product.

Which of the Following Costs Would NOT Be Included in Operating