Which One of the Following Did Not Account for the Increasing

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following did not account for the increasing population in Europe between 1850 and 1880?

• A)a rising birthrate.
• B)the development of vaccinations.
• C)the eradication of polio.
• D)improved elimination of sewage.
• E)improved nutrition.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of Goods Sold entails the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, depreciation on equipment, and factory rent.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a selected activity base such as machine hours or labor hours.

Direct Labor-Hours

The full extent of hours dedicated by employees who are directly integrated into the production process.