Which of the Following Terms Represents the Proposition That Those

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms represents the proposition that those engaged in an activity causing negligence are legally liable only for the foreseeable risk that they cause?

• A) Actual cause
• B) Proximate cause
• C) Unforseeable cause
• D) Negligent cause
• E) Injurious cause

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs of manufacturing that fluctuate with the level of production, such as utilities or commissions, excluding direct materials and direct labor.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect production costs that remain constant, regardless of the level of production output, such as salaries or rent.

Direct Labor-Hours

An accounting metric denoting the hours worked by employees directly involved in manufacturing goods or providing services, crucial for cost allocation and pricing.

Unused Capacity

Available but not currently utilized production or service capacity within a business.