Evaluate the Expression for the Given Value of X $\frac { x + 4 } { x - 4 }$

question 97

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression for the given value of x. expression: $\frac { x + 4 } { x - 4 }$ value: x = -4

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { 4 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 4 }\)
• C)0
• D)not possible since numerator is 0
• E)not possible since denominator is 0

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as facility maintenance, utilities, and managerial salaries.

Activity-Based Costing

An accounting method that assigns costs to products or services based on the activities and resources that contribute to their creation or delivery.

Direct Labour-Hours

The total hours worked directly on the manufacturing of goods or provision of services, often used as a basis for allocating overhead.

Overapplied Overhead

When the allocated manufacturing overhead cost exceeds the actual overhead incurred, resulting in a surplus in the cost coverage.