Engineers Rarely Use Mathematics on the Job

question 8

True/False

Engineers rarely use mathematics on the job.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate overhead costs to products or services, calculated before the actual costs are known, based on estimated costs.

Overhead Rate

A measure used to allocate overhead costs to products or services, often calculated by dividing total overheads by a base measure such as labor hours or machine hours.

Estimated Labor-Hours

The projected number of labor hours required to complete a batch of goods or provide a service.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate estimated overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a planned level of activity or driver.