Which One of the Costs Below Is NOT Considered Part

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which one of the costs below is NOT considered part of direct labour costs?

• A)employer payroll taxes on factory workers
• B)gross earnings of the general manager of the plant
• C)gross earnings of factory workers
• D)fringe benefits

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Definitions:

Ammonification

The conversion of nitrogen-containing organic compounds to ammonia (NH3) by certain soil bacteria (ammonifying bacteria); part of the nitrogen cycle.

Nitrogen Fixation

The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N2) to ammonia (NH3) by certain bacteria; part of the nitrogen cycle.

Ecological Pyramids

Graphical representations showing the relative amounts of energy or matter contained within each trophic level in a given ecosystem.

Pyramid of Numbers

A graphical representation showing the number of organisms at different trophic levels in an ecosystem, typically decreasing from producers to top predators.