A Managerial Accountant Has Determined the Following Relationships Between Overhead

question 121

Multiple Choice

A managerial accountant has determined the following relationships between overhead and several possible bases: $\begin{array}{cc}& \text {Correlation with Total }\\ \text { Basis }& \text { Overhead}\\\text { Direct labor hours } & 0.842 \\\text { Direct labor dollars } & 0.279 \\\text { Machine hours } & -0.837 \\\text { Employee minutes in coffee breaks } & -0.243\end{array}$ The best basis for overhead application is

• A)direct labor hours.
• B)coffee breaks.
• C)direct labor dollars.
• D)machine hours.

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Definitions:

Rectus Abdominis

The Rectus Abdominis is a major muscle in the front of the abdomen, responsible for flexing the spine and helps in movements such as bending forward.

Levator Ani

A group of muscles located in the pelvis that support the pelvic organs and facilitate various functions such as defecation, urination, and childbirth.

Vaginal Sphincter

The muscle surrounding the vaginal opening, which helps in controlling the passage of fluids and, during childbirth, expands to allow for the baby's passage.

Anal Canal

The final segment of the digestive tract through which feces are expelled from the body.