Translate the Given Formula to an English Phrase Using the Word

question 463

Multiple Choice

Translate the given formula to an English phrase using the word "varies".
- $$\text { What type of variation is suggested by the graph? }$$

• A) y varies directly as the square of x
• B) y varies directly as x
• C) y varies inversely as x
• D) y varies inversely as the square of x

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rates

Rates established in advance to allocate overhead costs to products or job orders, based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Practical Capacity

The maximum amount of work that can realistically be achieved in a production process, accounting for unavoidable disruptions like maintenance and downtime.

Budgeted Capacity

The amount of production volume planned for a period, which is used for budgeting and planning purposes.

Overhead Costs

General business expenses that are not directly attributable to creating a product or service but are necessary for the business's functioning.