Divide Simplify If Possible $$\frac { r ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } } { r + y } \div \frac { r } { r ^ { 2 } + r y }$$

question 105

Multiple Choice

Divide. Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { r ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } } { r + y } \div \frac { r } { r ^ { 2 } + r y }$$

• A) \(r - y\)
• B) \(r ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 1 } { r }\)
• D) \(r\)

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, including utilities, maintenance, and salaries of non-direct labor.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate indirect costs to products or services, calculated before the accounting period begins based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Direct Labor-hour

A metric that calculates the total number of hours worked by employees directly involved in manufacturing a product or providing a service.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to individual units of production, based on a related activity base.