What does a favorable direct materials cost variance indicate?
a. the actual quantity of direct materials used was greater than the standard quantity.
b. the actual cost of direct materials purchased was greater than the standard cost of direct materials purchased.
c. the actual cost of direct materials purchased was less than the standard cost of direct materials purchased.
d. the actual quantity of direct materials used was less than the standard quantity.

Describe three scenarios in which you might utilize mathematics to investigate a crime scene, accident scene, or to make decisions involving police practice. be sure to explain how math is used in police as they work through each scenario.

Assume that a local bank sells two services, checking accounts and atm card services. the bank’s only two customers are mr. donethat and ms. beenthere. mr. donethat is willing to pay $8 a month for the bank to service his checking account and $2 a month for unlimited use of his atm card. ms. beenthere is willing to pay only $5 for a checking account, but is willing to pay $9 for unlimited use of her atm card. assume that the bank can provide each of these services at zero marginal cost.refer to scenario 17-5. if the bank is unable to use tying, what is the profit-maximizing price to charge for a checking account

Part 1: interview at least three different people you know that fall within three age ranges (25-35), (36-50), and (51-70) year of age. ask each person you interview if they have life insurance (term, whole life etc.) and health insurance. ask what factors influenced their decision to buy or not the insurance coverage? report your findings to this assignment. specify who the people were that you spoke with.\