Suppose a Particular Investment Earns an Arithmetic Return of 10

question 61

Multiple Choice

Suppose a particular investment earns an arithmetic return of 10% in year 1, 20% in year 2, and 30% in year 3.The geometric average return for the period will be

• A)greater than the arithmetic average return.
• B)equal to the arithmetic average return.
• C)less than the arithmetic average return.
• D)equal to the market return.

Discuss the handling of variances in standard costing systems.

Understand the application of standard rates in overhead costing.

Recognize the importance of revising standards in response to organizational or environmental changes.

Understand the principles and applications of variable and standard costing systems.

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