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The use of unit-based cost drivers has the following consequences:
(a) simple products are undercosted
(b) complex products are overcosted
(c) (a) and (b)
(d) none of the above. Please provide the correct answer.

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<br>Unit-based cost drivers is a function-based method used in accounting for cost. It is best used when ...

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