The Nth Term of a Sequence Is Given $$a _ { n } = \frac { 3 } { n } - 1 ; a _ { 10 }$$

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nth term of a sequence is given. Find the indicated term.
- $$a _ { n } = \frac { 3 } { n } - 1 ; a _ { 10 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { 5 }\)
• B) \(- \frac { 7 } { 10 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 13 } { 10 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 7 } { 10 }\)

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used in production and the standard cost, indicating cost management efficiency.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The discrepancy between the true usage of direct materials in production processes and the forecasted standard usage, multiplied by the standard unit cost.

Total Direct Materials Cost Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used in production and the standard cost of those materials.

Fixed Overhead Cost

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.