A Fictitious Supply Source Created to Arrive at a Balanced

question 100

Multiple Choice

A fictitious supply source created to arrive at a balanced transportation problem (i.e.,total demand = total supply) is called ______.

• A)dummy supply destination
• B)dummy demand destination
• C)dummy supply source
• D)fictitious supply source

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs.

Operating Income

The profit realized from a business's core operations, excluding taxes and interest expenses.

Contribution Report

A document or statement that details the contributions made towards specific goals or projects, often used in fundraising or accounting contexts.

Variable Manufacturing Costs

These are costs that vary directly with the level of production output, including materials, labor, and certain overheads.