Adding Fluoride Ions to Toothpaste and Drinking Water to Prevent

question 27

Multiple Choice

Adding fluoride ions to toothpaste and drinking water to prevent tooth decay is effective because fluoride ________

• A)kills decay-producing bacteria.
• B)produces stronger teeth.
• C)reduces the solubility of tooth enamel at low pH.
• D)reduces the solubility of tooth enamel at high pH.
• E)prevents halitosis.

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Definitions:

Joint Costs

The costs incurred in the process of producing two or more products simultaneously from the same input or process.

Weighted Average Method

A method for calculating the cost of goods sold and the ending inventory value, which utilizes the average cost of all available sale items.

Joint Costs

Costs incurred when producing multiple products simultaneously, which cannot be easily attributed to a single product.

Weight Factor

A factor assigned to each product in a joint manufacturing process representing its importance in comparison to the other products.