Which of the Following Was NOT True of the Rail

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT true of the rail network of the 1850s?

• A)was more vulnerable to adverse weather conditions than water travel
• B)brought new areas of the country into the orbit of long-distance trade
• C)reached places that lay far from navigable waterways
• D)afforded farmers more consistent access to urban markets

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

Refers to indirect manufacturing costs, including expenses related to operating the factory environment, such as rent, insurance, and salaries for administrative personnel.

Machine Hours

A measure of production time or usage, indicating the total hours that machinery is operated in the manufacturing process.

Underapplied Amount

The shortfall when the allocated budgeted or standard cost amount is less than the actual expense.

Raw Materials

The basic, unprocessed inputs required for the production process, such as metals, wood, and agricultural products.