The Newest and Fastest-Growing Profession in the United States by 1860

question 14

Multiple Choice

The newest and fastest-growing profession in the United States by 1860 was:

• A) teaching
• B) medicine
• C) the law
• D) nursing
• E) engineering

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Hours

Direct labor hours are the total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Overhead Rate

The rate at which indirect costs are allocated to produced goods or services.

Direct Labor Dollar

The total cost of wages paid to workers who are directly involved in the production of goods or delivery of services.

Rent Expense

The cost incurred for leasing or renting property or equipment, considered an operating expense in accounting.