Acme Company makes the following estimates for the upcoming…

Acme Company makes the following estimates for the upcoming year: total annual manufacturing overhead costs of $810,000, total annual direct labor hours of 25,000 hours, and total annual machine hours of 40,000 hours. Acme’s direct labor costs are $36 per hour. Which of the following overhead rates accurately reflects Acme’s expected overhead costs?

Lars was preparing his speech on the benefits of long-term-c…

Lars was preparing his speech on the benefits of long-term-care insurance. “I’m going to lead with this first argument in favor of buying these plans, then move to these other three arguments in favor, then show this video clip of an expert advocating these plans, then finish with my two best arguments to convince the audience that this is a good idea!” “But when are you going to present the opposing view?” asked his roommate, Torsten. “Oh, I’m not,” Lars replied. “I’m going one-sided all the way. That’s the most effective approach.” “Well…” Torsten began. What does Torsten know that Lars doesn’t?

“True patriots support democracy!” the political candidate i…

“True patriots support democracy!” the political candidate inveigled. “Freedom, liberty, justice . . . these are principles for which we stand! A person without patriotism is like a person without a soul!” Although these words sound powerful, what problem do they share?