All of the Following Factors Contribute Significantly to the Rate

question 208

Multiple Choice

All of the following factors contribute significantly to the rate of change of a country's population except

• A)life expectancy (the average number of years a population lives from birth).
• B)immigration (the number of people who enter a country for the purpose of permanent residence).
• C)population density (defined as the total number of people per square mile/kilometer).
• D)birthrate (the number of births during a specified time period).
• E)death rate (the number of deaths during a specified time period).

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the standard cost multiplied by the quantities purchased.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, based on the standard cost.

Materials Quantity Variance

The discrepancy between the actual use of materials in production and the planned use, each multiplied by the predetermined cost per unit.

Variable Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that vary with the level of production activity, such as utilities for the manufacturing plant.