Which of the Following Is a True Statement About the Length

question 232

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about the length of recessions and expansions in the United States economy?

• A)After 1950,the length of expansions equaled the length of recessions.
• B)After 1950,the length of expansions were much less than the length of recessions.
• C)After 1950,the length of expansions were much longer than the length of recessions.
• D)After 1950,the length of expansions were brief and almost nonexistent.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of labor directly involved in manufacturing a product, used in job costing and determining labor costs.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of manufacturing overhead costs that remains constant regardless of the level of production or sales volume.

Manufacturing Overhead Budget

An estimation of all manufacturing costs, excluding direct materials and direct labor, planned for a specific period.

Direct Labor-Hours

The cumulative hours that employees engaged in the manufacturing process have completed.