Which of the Following Statements Concerning Stepfamilies Is True

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning stepfamilies is true?

• A)Children raised by stepmothers are likely to have less health care,education,and money spent on their food than children raised by biological mothers.
• B)The well-being of children in stepfamilies is better,on average,than that of children in single-parent households.
• C)Children would be better off living with a couple in conflict than going through divorce and living with a new stepparent.
• D)All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Cost Variance

The difference between the expected (budgeted) cost and the actual cost incurred.

Actual Costs

The real, observed expenditures incurred as opposed to estimated or standard costs.

Standard Costs

Predetermined or estimated costs of manufacturing, selling, and administrative activities, used for budgeting and assessing performance.

Rate Variance

The difference between an expected or standard cost and the actual cost incurred, often used in budgeting and financial analysis to gauge performance.