Spoilage that is not inherent in a particular production process and would not arise under efficient operating conditions is referred to as ________.
A) incremental spoilage
B) usual spoilage
C) abnormal spoilage
D) indirect spoilage

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Abnormal spoilage refers to spoilage that is not expected to occur under normal circumstances and can be avoided through efficient operating conditions. Incremental spoilage refers to the spoilage that occurs as a result of increasing production beyond a certain point, while usual spoilage is the expected or normal waste that occurs in a production process. Indirect spoilage does not have a commonly recognized definition in accounting.

Spoilage That Is Not Inherent in a Particular Production Process