Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 70

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following returns:
-The covariance between Stock X's and Stock Z's returns is closest to:

• A)0.05.
• B)0.06.
• C)0.10.
• D)0.71.

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Definitions:

Direct Material

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and constitute a significant portion of the production cost.

Direct Labour

The workforce directly involved in the manufacturing of goods or provision of services, whose wages are directly associated with specific products or services.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the budgeted cost, based on hours worked and the rates paid.

Standard Direct Labour Rate

refers to the pre-determined cost per hour for direct labor, used in budgeting and measuring labor cost efficiency.