"Shortly After Annie's Craft Store Advertised in 'The Ridgewood Chronicle

question 69

Multiple Choice

"Shortly after Annie's Craft Store advertised in 'The Ridgewood Chronicle,' their sales went up by 10 percent." Which of the following facts,if true,would prove the cause and effect relationship implied in this message?

• A)Annie's Craft Store had advertised in several newspapers, including the "The Ridgewood Chronicle."
• B)Some of Annie's Craft Store's new customers said that they visited the store after seeing the advertisement in "The Ridgewood Chronicle."
• C)Annie's Craft Store had its winter clearance sale shortly after it advertised in "The Ridgewood Chronicle."
• D)The increase in sales at Annie's Craft Store was preceded by the appearance of their advertisement in "The Ridgewood Chronicle."
• E)Annie's Craft Store reported being very happy with the advertising rates and terms they received from "The Ridgewood Chronicle."

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Definitions:

Overhead Costs

Expenses required to run a business that are not directly related to the production of goods or services, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries.

Direct Labor Cost

The expense associated with the work performed by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process of products.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly associated with the production of goods, including costs related to indirect labor, materials, and facility.

Direct Materials Costs

The expense incurred for raw materials that are directly traceable and allocable to a finished product.