Administrative cost is mistakenly recorded as manufacturing

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If an administrative cost is mistakenly recorded as manufacturing overhead, which of the following is most likely?

Work in process inventory will be understated.

Net income for that period will be overstated.

Finished goods inventory will be understated.

Cost of goods sold will be understated

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