The Illustration Below Shows the Length of Each Section of a Three-Part

question 33

Multiple Choice

The illustration below shows the length of each section of a three-part hike. What is the longest and shortest section, if $A B = \frac { 4 } { 5 }$ , $B C = \frac { 11 } { 13 }$ , $C D = \frac { 7 } { 10 }$ .

• A) Longest: \(\frac { 4 } { 5 }\) ; Shortest: \(\frac { 7 } { 10 }\) .
• B) Longest: \(\frac { 4 } { 5 }\) ; Shortest: \(\frac { 11 } { 13 }\) .
• C) Longest: \(\frac { 11 } { 13 }\) ; Shortest: \(\frac { 4 } { 5 }\) .
• D) Longest: \(\frac { 7 } { 10 }\) ; Shortest: \(\frac { 4 } { 5 }\) .
• E) Longest: \(\frac { 11 } { 13 }\) ; Shortest: \(\frac { 7 } { 10 }\) .

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Definitions:

Equivalent Units

A concept used in cost accounting to convert partially completed units of production into a number of fully completed equivalent units.

Process Costing System

A process costing system is an accounting method used to allocate costs to units of product in continuous or repetitive processes, suitable for industries producing homogeneous products.

Conversion Costs

Conversion costs are manufacturing expenses incurred in converting raw materials into finished products, including direct labor and manufacturing overhead.

First-In, First-Out

An inventory valuation method where the oldest inventory items are recorded as sold first.