The ________ Variable Is the Variable That One Wants to Forecast

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Short Answer

The ________ variable is the variable that one wants to forecast.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A predetermined rate for distributing overhead expenses to products or services, based on anticipated costs and levels of activity.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production output or activity level based on the number of hours machines are operated.

Unused Capacity

The portion of a company’s resources or capabilities that are not currently utilized or producing income.

Capacity

The maximum output that a company can produce under normal conditions over a certain period.