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Unit Cost

Unit cost is the total expense incurred to produce, store, and sell one unit of product or service. It includes direct costs like materials and labour and may include allocated overhead. Understanding unit cost is essential for pricing, profitability analysis, and cost control in manufacturing and retail.

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