Materials used in a factory that are not an integral part of the final product, such as cleaning supplies, should be classified as:
A) direct materials.
B) a period cost.
C) administrative expense.
D) manufacturing overhead.

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Materials that are used in a factory but are not an integral part of the final product, such as cleaning supplies, are classified as manufacturing overhead. This category includes all the indirect costs associated with the production process.

Materials Used in a Factory That Are Not an Integral