Find the Value of the Expression $\log _ { \mathrm { b } } \mathrm { A } = 2$

question 60

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the expression.
-Let $\log _ { \mathrm { b } } \mathrm { A } = 2$ and $\log _ { \mathrm { b } } \mathrm { B } = - 10$ . Find $\log _ { \mathrm { b } } \frac { \mathrm { A } } { \mathrm { B } }$ .

• A) \(- 8\)
• B) 12
• C) \(- \frac { 1 } { 5 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 5 }\)

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

This variance measures the difference between the actual quantity of material used in production and the standard quantity allowed, multiplied by the standard cost per unit of material.

Direct Labor Costs

Expenses related to employees who directly produce a product or provide a service, such as wages for assembly line workers.

Work in Process Inventory

Inventory that includes materials and labor that are currently in the production process but not yet completed.

Materials Price Variance

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