To the Extent That Current Profits Are Directly Related to Future

question 43

Multiple Choice

To the extent that current profits are directly related to future profits, a high price/earnings ratio would indicate that stocks are

• A) inexpensive.
• B) expensive.
• C) going to increase in value in the future.
• D) most likely to fall in value if interest rates decline.

---

Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The complete number of hours dedicated to the direct production of goods.

Overhead Assigned

The allocation of indirect costs to specific jobs or production activities based on a predetermined formula or method.

Traditional Costing

An accounting method that applies indirect costs to products based on a predetermined overhead rate, typically simpler than activity-based costing.

Activity-Based Costing

A costing methodology that assigns the costs of resources to products or services based on activities and processes involved in their production.