In Which Measurement System Are All Units Based on the Pound

question 20

Multiple Choice

In which measurement system are all units based on the pound?

• A)Avoirdupois
• B)Apothecary
• C)Household
• D)Metric

---

Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated at the beginning of a period, used to allocate estimated overhead to individual products or job orders based on a specific activity base.

Manufacturing Departments

Specific divisions within a manufacturing facility, each responsible for different aspects of the production process.

Predetermined Overhead Rates

A rate calculated before a period begins, used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a selected activity base, such as machine-hours.

Markup

The amount added to the cost of a product to determine the selling price, typically expressed as a percentage of the cost.