Which of the following cost categories would most likely use machine hours as its activity driver?

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Machine hours are a common activity driver used to allocate costs in the maintenance category because the amount of maintenance required for a machine is generally proportional to the number of hours it is in use. Personnel, purchasing, and shipping costs are more likely to be driven by other activity measures such as labor hours, purchase orders, or units shipped.

Which of the Following Cost Categories Would Most Likely Use