Any item for which the manager wishes to measure cost is called a(n)
A)direct cost.
B)indirect cost.
C)cost object.
D)target cost.

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A cost object is any item for which a manager wishes to measure cost. It can be a product, department, project, or activity. Direct and indirect costs are categories of costs that are related to the cost object, while target costs are predetermined costs that a company aims to meet for a product or service. Therefore, the most appropriate answer is C.

Any Item for Which the Manager Wishes to Measure Cost