Skeletal Remains of the So-Called "Pittsburgh Man", Unearthed in Pennsylvania

question 199

Short Answer

Skeletal remains of the so-called "Pittsburgh Man", unearthed in Pennsylvania, had lost 74% of the carbon 14 they originally contained. Determine the approximate age of the bones. Round your answer to the nearest year.

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Definitions:

Total Overhead Variance

The difference between the actual overhead costs incurred and the overhead costs that were applied or allocated based on standard costing procedures.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the quantity that should have been used, valued at the standard cost.

Direct Material

The raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and constitute a significant portion of the production cost.

Total Variance

The difference between the actual costs incurred and the standard costs, summarizing all variances in cost accounting to analyze overall performance.