The Slope of a Line Equals the Change in the Variable

question 35

Multiple Choice

The slope of a line equals the change in the variable measured along the

• A) x-axis multiplied by the change in the variable measured along the y-axis.
• B) y-axis minus the change in the variable measured along the x-axis.
• C) x-axis divided by the change in the variable measured along the y-axis.
• D) x-axis minus the change in the variable measured along the y-axis.
• E) y-axis divided by the change in the variable measured along the x-axis.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to products based on a certain activity, like labor hours or machine hours.

Direct Labor-hours

The sum of working hours of employees directly engaged in producing goods.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, maintenance, and management salaries, not directly tied to direct materials or direct labor.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used in cost accounting to allocate overhead costs based on an estimated activity level.