How Many Ways Can Five People, A, B, C, D

question 79

Multiple Choice

How many ways can five people, A, B, C, D, and E, sit in a row at a concert hall if D and E will not sit next toeach other?

• A) 72
• B) 24
• C) 48
• D) 60

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Definitions:

Work in Process Inventories

Items in a manufacturing process that are not yet completed products, including raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Standard Cost Variances

refer to the differences between the expected (standard) costs and the actual costs incurred.

Standard Cost System

A cost accounting system that assigns expected costs to each product or service, facilitating variance analysis between expected and actual costs.

Direct Labor Cost

The sum of all expenses associated with labor that is directly used in the creation of products or services.