West Co.'s manufacturing costs are as follows:  Direct materials and direct labour $700,000 Other variable manufacturing costs 100,000 Depreciation of factory building and manufacturing equipment 80,000 Other fixed manufacturing overhead 18,000 What amount should be considered product costs for external reporting purposes if the company uses absorption costing?

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West Co.'s manufacturing costs are as follows:
 

Direct materials and direct labour $700,000
Other variable manufacturing costs 100,000
Depreciation of factory building and manufacturing equipment 80,000
Other fixed manufacturing overhead 18,000



What amount should be considered product costs for external reporting purposes if the company uses absorption costing?

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