Sustained Downward Movements in the Business Cycle Are Referred to as

question 5

Multiple Choice

Sustained downward movements in the business cycle are referred to as

• A)inflation.
• B)recessions.
• C)economic recoveries.
• D)expansions.

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Definitions:

Plantwide Predetermined Rate

A single overhead rate calculated by dividing total estimated overhead costs by an expected base for the entire plant.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production output or operation, indicating the total hours machines are running in the manufacturing process.

Markup

The surcharge applied to the original cost of items to compensate for overhead expenses and secure earnings.

Plantwide Predetermined Rate

A single overhead rate calculated using the total estimated overhead costs divided by an estimated allocation base for an entire factory or plant.