Evaluate the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { r r r } - 2 & - 7 & 0 \\ 9 & - 7 & 0 \\ 8 & - 7 & 0 \end{array} \right|$

question 491

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $\left| \begin{array} { r r r } - 2 & - 7 & 0 \\ 9 & - 7 & 0 \\ 8 & - 7 & 0 \end{array} \right|$

• A) 0
• B) 490
• C) \(- 518\)
• D) 504

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost allocated based on the actual levels of the allocation base.

Lubricants

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Supplies

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Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in the manufacturing process that vary with the level of production output, such as utilities or indirect materials, but do not directly correlate to specific units of production.