Which of the following statements is true of production costs considering the cost classification required for external reporting? a. Production costs attached to the units not sold are reported as inventory on the balance sheet. b. Production costs attached to the units not sold are recognized as an expense on the income statement. c. Production costs attached to the units sold are reported as inventory on the balance sheet. d. Production costs never appear on the balance sheet.
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