Which Act Was Passed in 1938 to Establish Laws Outlining

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which act was passed in 1938 to establish laws outlining wage, overtime pay, and maximum hour requirement for most U.S.workers?

• A)Equal Pay Act
• B)Fair Labor Standards Act
• C)Walsh-Healy Act
• D)Civil Rights Act
• E)Living Wage Act

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to products or job orders, calculated based on estimated costs and activity levels before the period begins.

Variable Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with the level of production activity, such as utilities for the manufacturing plant or commissions for sales staff.

Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual amount of resources used in production and the amount that was expected to be used, indicating the level of efficiency in using materials, labor, and overhead.

Denominator Level

A term used in cost accounting to describe the level at which fixed costs are allocated to units of production.