Operating expenses directly traceable to or incurred for the sole benefit of a specific department and usually subject to the control of the department manager are termed:
A) miscellaneous administrative expenses
B) direct expenses
C) indirect expenses
D) fixed expenses

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Operating expenses that are directly traceable to or incurred for the sole benefit of a specific department are termed as direct expenses. They are usually subject to the control of the department manager, and examples include salaries, wages, and supplies that are used only by that particular department.

Operating Expenses Directly Traceable to or Incurred for the Sole