Simplify the Expression. Write the Answer in Exponent Form

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Short Answer

Simplify the expression. Write the answer in exponent form.

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Definitions:

Standard Maintenance Cost

The anticipated cost of regular upkeep and maintenance of equipment or property, based on historical data or industry standards.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time machines are used in the production process, often used as an allocation base for assigning overhead costs.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on the predetermined overhead rate and actual activity level.

Standard Machine-Hours

A predetermined measure of the amount of machine time required to produce a unit of product under normal operating conditions.