Use Graphical Methods to Solve the Linear Programming Problem

question 8

Multiple Choice

Use graphical methods to solve the linear programming problem.
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• A) Minimum of 0 when x = 0 and y = 0
• B) Minimum of 20 when x = 10 and y = 0
• C) Minimum of 20 when x = 2 and y = 4
• D) Minimum of 20 when x = 2 and y = 4, as well as when x = 10 and y = 0, and all points in between

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Definitions:

Overapplied

Overapplied refers to the situation where the amount of overhead allocated to products is more than the actual overhead incurred.

Underapplied

A situation where the allocated costs of production are less than the actual costs incurred, leading to a discrepancy in accounting records.

Overapplied

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs exceed the actual manufacturing overhead costs incurred.

Denominator Activity

The total base activity used to allocate overhead costs in cost accounting, such as total direct labor hours or machine hours available.