Prime Costs

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Prime costs include the direct costs of production, specifically direct materials and direct labor, essential for manufacturing a product. These costs are crucial for determining the cost of goods sold and are used to assess the efficiency of production processes. By focusing on prime costs, businesses can better manage and control their production expenses, ultimately impacting profitability. Prime costs are a fundamental concept in cost accounting.

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