A Choice Made by Comparing All Relevant Alternatives Systematically and Incrementally

question 203

Multiple Choice

A choice made by comparing all relevant alternatives systematically and incrementally is

• A) an opportunity cost.
• B) a choice on the margin.
• C) a benefit.
• D) a sunk cost.
• E) a choice made in the social interest.

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Definitions:

Standard Costing System

An accounting method that applies estimated costs to product costs for the purposes of budgeting and inventory valuation.

Direct Labour-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in manufacturing a product.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Manufacturing costs that vary in total directly with changes in production volume, such as utility costs or raw material consumptions.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a specific product.