Which One of the Following Stock Index Futures Has a Multiplier

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following stock index futures has a multiplier of $100 times the index value?

• A) CAC 40
• B) S&P 500 Index
• C) Nikkei
• D) DAX-30
• E) NASDAQ 100

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Definitions:

Labour Efficiency Variance

Labour efficiency variance is the difference between the actual labor hours used and the standard labor hours expected for the output level achieved, reflecting labor efficiency.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (or budgeted) variable overhead based on efficient usage of resources.

Material Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials purchased and the expected (or standard) cost, indicating how efficiently materials are being purchased.

Material Usage Variance

The difference between the actual amount of materials used in production and the standard amount expected, valued at the standard cost.