Answer:
B. Holly's statement is normative, but Ben's is positive.
Explanation:
Positive statements are based on objective deduction of what is, or was. It is based on facts. Ben's comment "an increase in the tax on beer will raise its price", is an example of positive statement.
Normative statements are subjective and based on individual values and judgement. In her statement Holly appears to be biased against drinking much. She says "taxes should be increased on beer because college students drink too much." Is a normative statement.
Answer:
Inheritance
Explanation:
The above question highlights example of inheritance. Whenever the ownership of business is transferred from one generation to another, it can be taken as an example of inheritance in a capitalist system.
The same has happened in the above question as well. Chet Bowes who owned his own lanscapped business has now transferred the ownership to his son Josh who has recently taken charge, now it is very much clear from the question neither Josh built the company on his own now was hired on the basis of his capabilities, the transfer happened on the basis of his relationship with the owner of the company. The question shows an example of inheritance.
Answer:
(A) estimated annual costs and expected annual activity
Explanation:
The formula to compute the predetermined overhead rate is shown below:
Predetermined overhead rate = (Total estimated manufacturing overhead) ÷ (estimated direct labor-hours or estimated machine hours)
It is always calculated on the estimated amount and estimated annual activity i.e direct labor hours or machine hours
So the correct option is a.
