An Observer Measures the North Star (Polaris) at an Altitude

question 32

Multiple Choice

An observer measures the North Star (Polaris) at an altitude of 40°. The observer's latitude is

• A) 5°N.
• B) 50°N.
• C) 75°N.
• D) 40°N.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the expected (or standard) cost, often used in manufacturing to measure efficiency and cost management.

Favorable

A term typically used in budgeting and accounting to describe variances or outcomes that are better than expected or budgeted figures.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard variable overhead estimated.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours taken to produce a good and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the variable overhead rate.