What Is the Missing Premise in the Following Argument by Analogy

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the missing premise in the following argument by analogy? Cellos are similar to violins.
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Cellos must be tuned.

• A)Cellos are also different from violins.
• B)Cellos require the same care as violins.
• C)Violins are like very small cellos.
• D)It is either true or false that cellos must be tuned.
• E)Violins must be tuned.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as the cost of utilities, maintenance, and factory equipment depreciation.

Facility Rates

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Activity-based Rates

A pricing approach where rates are determined based on the activities required to produce a product or deliver a service, allocating costs more accurately.

Prime Costs

The combined costs of direct materials and direct labor which are directly attributable to the production of goods.