An Explanation Is an Answer to a __________ Question

question 42

Multiple Choice

An explanation is an answer to a __________ question.

• A) "why"
• B) "what"
• C) "who"
• D) "where"

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Definitions:

Raw Material

Basic materials that are used in the production process to create goods and products.

Labor Rate Variance

The gap between the budgeted or standard labor cost and the actual expenses incurred for labor.

Direct Labor

The labor cost directly tied to the production of goods or services, including wages and salaries of workers who are directly involved in manufacturing a product or delivering a service.

Standard Cost System

A cost accounting system that applies estimated costs to product costs for setting standards, controlling operations, and identifying variances or differences between actual costs and standard costs.