Polaris Is a Second Magnitude Star, and Phi Pegasi Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

Polaris is a second magnitude star, and Phi Pegasi is about 16 times fainter than Polaris. What is the approximate magnitude of Phi Pegasi?

• A) 18
• B) (-14)
• C) 3
• D) (-3)
• E) 5

---

Definitions:

Carrying Value

The net amount at which an asset is valued on a company's balance sheet, considering its original cost minus any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Unit Product Cost

The cost associated with producing a single unit of product, including direct materials, direct labor, and allocated overhead expenses.

Net Operating Income

A company's operating profit after subtracting all operating expenses but before interest and taxes, reflecting the profitability of the core business activities.

Absorption Costing

A technique in accounting where all costs incurred from manufacturing, like direct materials, direct labor, and both kinds of manufacturing overhead (variable and fixed), are factored into the product's pricing.