In producing jelly beans, 4,700 pounds of direct materials were used at a cost of $2.50 per pound. The standard was 4,000 pounds at $2.75 per pound. What is the direct materials quantity variance?

Which of the following is designed to help readers get ready for new information?

A) Review sections B) Preview sections C) Transitions D) Headings and subheadings E) The introduction

Which question should most likely be answered by all companies due to the rapid move toward globalization?

A) How should we eliminate domestic competition? B) Should we diversify in a new business area in the home country? C) Where should we produce or source our products? D) How should we fulfill our environmental obligations? E) Which medium of advertising should we use in our home country?