According to the Basic Rules of Measurement, Numbers May Be

question 1

Multiple Choice

According to the basic rules of measurement, numbers may be used to do all of the following except:

• A) Define a characteristic
• B) Differentiate one characteristic from another
• C) Indicate order from less to more of a characteristic
• D) Indicate an absolute amount of a characteristic

---

Definitions:

Incremental Manufacturing Cost

The additional cost incurred to produce an additional unit of product, including direct materials, direct labor, and variable overhead.

Production Increase

The rise in the quantity of goods and services produced by a company over a specific period.

Total Variable Cost

The total of all expenses that change in direct proportion to the amount of goods or services produced.

Manufacturing Overhead Cost

All manufacturing costs that are not directly associated with the production process, including indirect materials, indirect labor, and other overhead costs.