Which of the Following Should Not Be Used as the Allocation

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should not be used as the allocation base in a company that appropriately uses a single plantwide rate?

• A) Sales volume.
• B) Machine hours.
• C) Material costs.
• D) Direct labor cost.

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Definitions:

Painkiller

A drug or substance used to alleviate pain without causing loss of consciousness.

Black Spruce

A species of tree in the pine family, native to northern parts of North America, characterized by its dark, dense foliage and adaptation to cold climates.

White Spruce

A species of spruce native to the northern temperate and boreal forests in North America, known for its use in construction and as Christmas trees.

Tamarack Trees

Deciduous conifers known for their ability to grow in cold, swampy conditions, distinct for shedding their needles in the winter.