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question 19

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure shown.
Assuming the trait measured in this figure is heritable,

• A) there can be no basis for natural selection to act on this trait.
• B) there is no variation from which natural selection can act on this trait.
• C) natural selection acts on the individuals with extreme trait measurements.
• D) the variation provides the raw material for natural selection.

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Definitions:

Product Costs

Costs that are directly associated with the creation of a product, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Period Costs

Expenses that are not directly associated with manufacturing and are charged as costs during the period they occur, including general, selling, and administrative costs.

Variable Cost

A cost that varies with the level of output or sales, such as materials and labor costs.

Fixed Manufacturing Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of manufacturing activity, such as rent for a factory building or salaries of permanent staff.