Which Is Not a True Statement About Coal

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which is not a true statement about coal?

• A) Coal produces about 75% of the United States' electricity
• B) Coal emits air pollutants that can only be removed with expensive control devices
• C) Large coal reserves formed during the Carboniferous Period
• D) Large coal reserves formed during the Cretaceous Period

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual hourly wage paid to workers and the expected (or standard) wage rate, multiplied by the total hours worked.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

Variable overhead rate variance is the difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the expected (standard) costs, influenced by fluctuations in production activity levels.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the standard (or expected) cost, indicating how much more or less was spent on materials than was planned.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the budgeted cost of labor at the standard rate.