In the three-phase diagram, the ratios of “Volume of Voids o…

In the three-phase diagram, the ratios of “Volume of Voids over/divided by Volume of Solids” and “Volume of Voids over/divided by Total Volume” are referred to as __________ and ________, respectively.   In the above statement, what is correct order of usage to complete the blank fields?

The same soil sample is tested for both “Standard” and “Modi…

The same soil sample is tested for both “Standard” and “Modified” Proctor Tests. The lab technician notes that the maximum dry density from the tests were 110 pcf and 118 pcf, whereas, the moisture contents from the test were 8% and 10%. He however, does not mention, which results relate to what tests. By using engineering judgement, establish which of the maximum dry density and optimum moisture contents relate to the “Modified Proctor”?

Dermody Snow Removal’s cost formula for its vehicle operatin…

Dermody Snow Removal’s cost formula for its vehicle operating cost is $2,850 per month plus $317 per snow-day. For the month of December, the company planned for activity of 16 snow-days, but the actual level of activity was 14 snow-days. The actual vehicle operating cost for the month was $7,640. The spending variance for vehicle operating cost in December would be closest to (PLEASE SHOW YOUR WORK BY USING THE HONORLOCK ON-SCREEN CALCULATOR):

BW Department Store expects to generate the following sales…

BW Department Store expects to generate the following sales for the next three months:   July August September Expected sales $490,000 $540,000 $580,000 BW’s cost of goods sold is 60% of sales dollars. At the end of each month, BW wants a merchandise inventory balance equal to 25% of the following month’s expected cost of goods sold. What dollar amount of merchandise inventory should BW plan to purchase in August? PLEASE SHOW YOUR WORK BY USING THE HONORLOCK ON-SCREEN CALCULATOR.

Gipple Corporation makes a product that uses a material with…

Gipple Corporation makes a product that uses a material with the quantity standard of 7.3 grams per unit of output and the price standard of $6.00 per gram. In January the company produced 3,400 units using 24,870 grams of the direct material. During the month the company purchased 27,400 grams of the direct material at $6.10 per gram.   The materials price variance for January is (PLEASE SHOW YOUR WORK BY USING THE HONORLOCK ON-SCREEN CALCULATOR):

Stegemann Corporation is a shipping container refurbishment…

Stegemann Corporation is a shipping container refurbishment company that measures its output by the number of containers refurbished. The company has provided the following fixed and variable cost estimates that it uses for budgeting purposes and the actual results of operations for May.     Fixed Element per Month Variable Element per Container Refurbished Actual Total for May Revenue   $5,300 $156,400 Employee salaries and wages $42,900 $1,300 $82,300 Refurbishing materials   $500 $15,100 Other expenses $42,900   $41,900 When the company prepared its planning budget at the beginning of May, it assumed that 27 containers would have been refurbished. However, 29 containers were actually refurbished during May.   The spending variance for “Employee salaries and wages” for May would have been closest to (PLEASE SHOW YOUR WORK BY USING THE HONORLOCK ON-SCREEN CALCULATOR):