| 5) | OPERATING EXPENSES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION |
Consolidated operating expenses during 2017, 2016 and 2015 by function are as follows:
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Administrative expenses1 |
Ps | 21,081 | 20,750 | 18,653 | ||||||||||||
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Selling expenses |
6,450 | 6,974 | 5,883 | |||||||||||||
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Distribution and logistics expenses |
28,495 | 26,245 | 23,374 | |||||||||||||
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| Ps | 56,026 | 53,969 | 47,910 | |||||||||||||
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| 1 | The Technology and Energy departments in CEMEX undertake all significant R&D activities as part of their daily activities. In 2017, 2016 and 2015, total combined expenses of these departments recognized within administrative expenses were Ps754 (US$38), Ps712 (US$38) and Ps660 (US$41), respectively. |
Depreciation and amortization recognized during 2017, 2016 and 2015 are detailed as follows:
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Depreciation and amortization expense included in cost of sales |
Ps | 14,146 | 14,180 | 13,154 | ||||||||||||
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Depreciation and amortization expense included in administrative, selling and distribution and logistics expenses |
1,846 | 1,811 | 1,504 | |||||||||||||
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| Ps | 15,992 | 15,991 | 14,658 | |||||||||||||
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