Sometimes a Flashlight Filament Glows Red Instead of White

question 17

Multiple Choice

Sometimes a flashlight filament glows red instead of white.This indicates a lowness of

• A)current in the filament.
• B)battery strength.
• C)filament temperature.
• D)all of these
• E)none of these

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the standard variable overhead costs, based on efficient use of resources.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual hourly wage paid to workers and the expected (or standard) wage rate, multiplied by the total hours worked.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

Variable overhead rate variance is the difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the expected (standard) costs, influenced by fluctuations in production activity levels.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the standard (or expected) cost, indicating how much more or less was spent on materials than was planned.