Multiply as Indicated $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 11 x + 28 } { x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 42 } \cdot \frac { x ^ { 2 } + 11 x + 30 } { x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 20 }$$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Multiply as indicated.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 11 x + 28 } { x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 42 } \cdot \frac { x ^ { 2 } + 11 x + 30 } { x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 20 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { x + 5 }\)
• B) \(\frac { x + 4 } { x + 6 }\)
• C) \(\frac { x + 6 } { x + 5 }\)
• D) 1

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A calculated rate used to estimate the manufacturing overhead cost per unit of production, based on expected costs and activity levels.

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect factory-related costs that occur from manufacturing a product such as the cost of managing a factory.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been charged against a fixed asset since it was put into use.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, based on the estimated cost of manufacturing overhead and an allocation base, used to assign overhead costs to products.