A "Galactic Year" as Defined by Astronomers Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

A "galactic year" as defined by astronomers is:

• A) the time it takes the Earth to go around the Sun (starting with when it's closest in its orbit to the center of the Galaxy)
• B) the time it takes the outermost part of the solar system (the Oort Cloud) to rotate once relative to the Galaxy)
• C) the time it took the Milky Way Galaxy to develop spiral arms
• D) the time it takes the Sun to revolve once around the center of the Milky Way Galaxy
• E) the time it will take the Sun to become a red giant and expand into the Galaxy

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Definitions:

Yards Per Unit

A measurement unit indicating how many yards of material are used or produced per unit of finished goods.

Units Of Production

Units of production is a depreciation method that allocates the cost of an asset over its useful life based on the number of units it produces.

Direct Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost and the standard cost of the materials used in production, reflecting how effectively a company manages its purchasing costs.

Materials Cost Per Yard

The total cost associated with acquiring materials required to produce one yard of a product.