The Year AD 1859 Was an Important Year in the History

question 16

Multiple Choice

The year AD 1859 was an important year in the history of human thought because it was the year that:

• A) Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species.
• B) the scientific community declared support for the remote antiquity of humankind.
• C) Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species and the scientific community declared support for the remote antiquity of humankind.
• D) None of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The gross hours worked by personnel directly implicated in production operations.

Materials Quantity Variance

The deviation of the actual material usage in manufacturing from the expected standard usage, multiplied by the cost per unit according to standard pricing.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly used in the manufacturing of a product and are easily traceable to it.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Overhead costs that fluctuate with changes in production volume, such as utility expenses and machine maintenance.