Multiple choice

Which of the following is a non-operating expense?

  1. Miscellaneous office expense

  2. Depreciation of plant and machinery

  3. Interest on debentures

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Non-operating expenses are costs not related to the core business activities. Interest on debentures is a financing cost, which is classified as non-operating, while office expenses and depreciation are typically operating expenses.

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