Rewrite the Expression Without Using Negative Exponents $\frac { 8 a ^ { - 5 } b ^ { - 8 } } { c ^ { - 3 } d ^ { 4 } }$

question 137

Multiple Choice

Rewrite the expression without using negative exponents. (Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.)
- $\frac { 8 a ^ { - 5 } b ^ { - 8 } } { c ^ { - 3 } d ^ { 4 } }$

• A) \(\frac { c ^ { 3 } } { 8 a ^ { 5 } b ^ { 8 } d ^ { 4 } }\)
• B) \(\frac { 8 c ^ { 3 } } { a ^ { 5 } b ^ { 8 } d ^ { 4 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 8 c ^ { 3 } d ^ { 4 } } { a ^ { 5 } b ^ { 8 } }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 8 a ^ { 5 } b ^ { 8 } c ^ { 3 } d ^ { 4 } }\)

Recognize the application and importance of hybrid costing systems and their relation to process and job order costing.

Understand the fundamental principles of process cost accounting, including the classification of direct and indirect costs.

Identify the characteristics and applications of a process cost accounting system for companies manufacturing standardized products using repetitive processes.

Comprehend how direct materials, direct labor, and factory overhead costs are accounted for in process cost accounting.

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