In the Above Code, Two Strings Are Evaluated Using the Equivalency

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Essay

In the above code, two strings are evaluated using the equivalency operator. Why can this be a problem, and what other methods are offered by Java for working with characters and strings?

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Definitions:

Overhead Applied

The allocation of overhead costs to specific jobs or cost objects based on a predetermined overhead rate, helping in accurately costing products or services.

Work in Process

Inventory that includes the raw materials, labor, and overhead costs for products that are in the production process but not yet complete.

Total Manufacturing Costs

The sum of all costs directly involved in the production of goods, including raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Absorption Cost Approach

A method of costing that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overhead - in the cost of a unit of product.