Movement of a Substance from an Area of Higher Concentration

question 157

Multiple Choice

Movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to one where it is less concentrated is known as

• A) equilibrium.
• B) active transport.
• C) diffusion.
• D) facilitation.
• E) selective transport.

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Definitions:

Inventory Decreases

A reduction in the quantity of goods or materials held in stock, which can impact production, sales, and the overall financial health of a business.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in the cost of goods sold and inventory valuation.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that assigns all manufacturing costs, both variable and fixed, to products.

Special Order Decisions

These are considerations made by businesses to accept or decline an order from a customer that is not part of the company's standard line of production or services, often involving unique pricing or costs.