### Question
How is the "cost" defined?


### Answer
The term **cost** is defined in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1273* as follows -

> given that term in section 661a of title 2.

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1273*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24A-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1928 > SUBCHAPTER XI-FEDERAL SHIP MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

