The Following Function May Be Viewed as a Composite Function $\left( 3 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 1 \right) ^ { 6 }$

question 59

Multiple Choice

The following function may be viewed as a composite function f(g(x) ) . Find f(x) and g(x) . $\left( 3 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 1 \right) ^ { 6 }$

• A) f(x) = x, G(x) = 3 \(x ^ { 2 }\) - 2x + 1
• B) f(x) = \(x ^ { 6 }\), G(x) = 3 \(x ^ { 2 }\) - 2x + 1
• C) f(x) = 3 \(x ^ { 2 }\) - 2x + 1, G(x) = \(x ^ { 6 }\)
• D) f(x) = \(x ^ { 6 }\), G(x) = \(\left( 3 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 1 \right) ^ { 6 }\)

Understand the accounting treatment of research and development costs under GAAP.

Identify the correct accounting for intangible assets with finite and indefinite lives.

Comprehend the differentiation between tangible and intangible assets.

Recognize the accounting treatment of acquired intangibles and goodwill.

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Definitions:

Unit Product Cost

The total cost (direct materials, direct labor, and overhead) to produce one unit of a product.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs (direct material, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead) in the cost of a product.

Net Operating Income

A company's total earnings from its operations, excluding taxes and interest.

Absorption Costing

A cost accounting procedure that comprises adding up all expenses involved in manufacturing—direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead, both fixed and variable—to the cost of the product.