Apply the Distributive Property to Remove the Parentheses, Then Simplify

question 106

Short Answer

Apply the distributive property to remove the parentheses, then simplify each side before using the addition property of equality. Then find the solution for the equation. __________

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to individual products or jobs, based on a certain activity, such as direct labor hours or machine hours.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total time spent by workers directly involved in the manufacturing process.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost (direct materials, direct labor, and overhead) to produce a single unit of a product.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before the accounting period begins, used to apply manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a specific activity base.