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Operating Expenses, Depreciation and Amortization (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
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Summary of Consolidated Operating Expense

Consolidated operating expenses during 2017, 2016 and 2015 by function are as follows:

 

            2017      2016      2015  

Administrative expenses1

      Ps        21,081        20,750        18,653  

Selling expenses

         6,450        6,974        5,883  

Distribution and logistics expenses

         28,495        26,245        23,374  
     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  
     Ps        56,026        53,969        47,910  
     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  

 

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.
Summary of Depreciation and Amortization Recognized

Depreciation and amortization recognized during 2017, 2016 and 2015 are detailed as follows:

 

           2017      2016      2015  

Depreciation and amortization expense included in cost of sales

      Ps       14,146        14,180        13,154  

Depreciation and amortization expense included in administrative, selling and distribution and logistics expenses

        1,846        1,811        1,504  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

  
     Ps       15,992        15,991        14,658