Placing Whales and Hippos in the Same Clade Means That

question 26

Multiple Choice

Placing whales and hippos in the same clade means that

• A)these organisms are phenotypically more similar to each other than to any others shown on the trees in the figure.
• B)their morphological similarities are probably homoplasies.
• C)they had a common ancestor.
• D)all three of the responses are correct.

Identify various methods for allocating overheads in manufacturing environments.

Calculate the predetermined manufacturing overhead rate.

Recognize the use and rationale behind plantwide overhead rates.

Analyze the benefits of dual rate versus single rate cost allocation in different firm scenarios.

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