Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Comparative

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of comparative negligence?

• A) Tariq estimates construction costs for a builder. Because of his poor mathematical skills, Tariq's calculations are grossly incorrect. This results in significant lost income for Tariq's employer.
• B) Jared and Ty are tag-team wrestlers. During one wrestling match, Jared puts a head-lock hold on Ty, severely injuring his neck and shoulders.
• C) Brian is a hunter. While searching for elk, Brian sees a brown shape moving through the trees. Although the figure is clearly walking upright on two legs, Brian shoots and wounds Myra, a game warden.
• D) Marcia is a cutter at a wholesale meat-packing company. She always uses safety glasses while cutting the meat. One day, the metal saw blade breaks, sending metal slivers flying. One sliver penetrates the glasses and strikes Marcia in the left eye.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in unit product costs.

Direct Labour

The labour costs directly attributable to the production of goods or services, including wages for workers who physically manufacture a product.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, excluding direct materials and direct labor costs.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, used to cover fixed expenses and then contribute to profit.