A Markov Assumption Is That the Probabilities in Each Row

question 35

Multiple Choice

A Markov assumption is that the probabilities in each row sum to 1 because they are

• A) mutually exclusive.
• B) collectively exhaustive.
• C) mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive.
• D) mutually exclusive or collectively exhaustive.

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Unit Product Cost

The total cost to produce a single unit, including direct materials, direct labor, and allocated overhead.

Variable Costing

An accounting approach that includes only variable costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in product costs, excluding fixed manufacturing overhead.

Unit Product Cost

The calculated cost of producing a single unit of product, which includes both fixed and variable costs.

Total Period Cost

The entire sum of expenses incurred by a business during a specific period, including both fixed and variable costs.