______ Allow Judges to Numerically Compute a Sentence Based on Crime

question 24

Multiple Choice

______ allow judges to numerically compute a sentence based on crime and criminal record.

• A) Presentence investigation reports
• B) Sentencing guidelines
• C) Victim impact statements
• D) Truth-in-sentencing laws

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to charge manufacturing overhead cost to jobs that is established in advance for each period. It is computed by dividing the estimated total manufacturing overhead cost for the period by the estimated total amount of the allocation base for the period.

Variable Overhead Rate

The ratio of variable overhead costs to an activity base, used to allocate variable overhead costs to products or services.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process or providing services.

Ending Cash Balance

The amount of cash a company has at the end of a given financial period, reflecting all cash inflows and outflows.