The Number of Stars in the Observable Universe

question 69

Multiple Choice

The number of stars in the observable universe

• A) is approximately equal to the population of the Earth at the turn of the 21st century
• B) cannot be estimated
• C) is approximately equal to the total number of sand grains on every beach on Earth
• D) is infinitely large

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Definitions:

Labor Standards

Standards specifying the amount of time needed to complete a specific task or produce a set quantity of products.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production, such as salaries of managers and depreciation of factory equipment.

Standard Machine-Hours

The predetermined amount of machine time estimated or allocated for the production of a unit or batch of products, used for costing and efficiency measurements.

Variable Overhead Rate

The ratio of variable overhead costs to a related activity driver, often used in cost accounting.