Which of the Following Words Describes a Tentative Explanation to a Given

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words describes a tentative explanation to a given question?​

• A) law​
• B) ​theory
• C) ​hypothesis
• D) ​fact
• E) principle​

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process.

Allocation Base

An allocation base is a measure or quantity (like direct labor hours or machine hours) that is used to assign costs in an equitable manner.

Overhead Costs

Expenses associated with running a business that cannot be directly attributed to a specific product or service, such as rent, utilities, and administrative expenses.

Plantwide Overhead Rate

A single overhead rate applied to all production activities, calculated by dividing the total factory overhead by an allocation base, such as direct labor hours.