TABLE 3-5 The Rates of Return of a Fortune 500 Company Over

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TABLE 3-5
The rates of return of a Fortune 500 company over the past 15 years are: 3.17%, 4.43%, 5.93%, 5.43%, 7.29%, 8.21%, 6.23%, 5.23%, 4.34%, 6.68%, 7.14%, -5.56%, -5.23%, -5.73%, -10.34%
-Referring to Table 3-5, compute the geometric mean rate of return per year for the first four years.

Recognize the procedure for computing variances at the time of purchase or production.

Interpret the implications of variances for managerial decision-making and cost control.

Understand the concepts and calculations related to standard cost systems.

Analyze and compute direct materials variances, including price and quantity variances.

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