Which One of the Following Costs Can a Mutual Fund

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following costs can a mutual fund shareholder avoid by holding shares for an extended period of time?

• A)12b-1 fee
• B)front-end load
• C)management fee
• D)contingent deferred sales charge
• E)trading costs

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual level of activity (direct labor-hours, machine-hours, or some other base) and the standard activity allowed, multiplied by the variable part of the predetermined overhead rate.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production, based on activity levels such as labor hours or machine hours.

Actual Level Of Activity

The real measure of how much work is performed or output is produced in a given period, often compared to planned or standard levels of activity.

Standard Activity

A benchmark or base level of activity used for planning, measuring, and controlling performance.