Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 1.14.6, 2.3.4 · Paper 1
Revise: Cost of MaterialsMaterial cost is the amount paid for the materials needed to manufacture a product. It depends on both which materials are chosen and how much is needed. Designers therefore consider cost while developing a product, rather than waiting until the design is finished.
- Revise: Cost Factors
The expense of buying the material needed to make a product.