Which of These Was NOT a Major Reason for American

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of these was NOT a major reason for American dominance of the Potsdam conference?

• A) Harry Truman was more hostile to the Soviet Union than Franklin Roosevelt had been.
• B) The Soviet premier was in ill health and likely to be replaced soon.
• C) The new British prime minister was less forceful than Winston Churchill had been.
• D) The U.S. had successfully tested the atom bomb.

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Variable Overhead

Variable overhead are those operating costs that vary with levels of output or activity, including utilities, supplies, and certain labor costs.

Direct Material

Raw materials that can be directly traced to the manufacturing of a specific product and are a significant portion of the production cost.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the time worked by employees who are directly involved in the manufacturing process.

Variable Overhead

Expenses that vary depending on the amount of production or business operations, like utilities or raw materials.