3. In what way does a college degree lead to economic liberation? a. Colleges generally tend to turn you into someone who is more liberal than conservative. b. The higher salaries associated with jobs that require a college degree provide greater economic freedom. A college degree means that you have had educational opportunities to open your mind and leam new things. d. Earning a college degree often means that there will be more financial restrictions on you throughout adulthood.

Bandar industries berhad of malaysia manufactures sporting equipment. one of the company’s products, a football helmet for the north american market, requires a special plastic. during the quarter ending june 30, the company manufactured 35,000 helmets, using 22,500 kilograms of plastic. the plastic cost the company $171,000. according to the standard cost card, each helmet should require 0.6 kilograms of plastic, at a cost of $8 per kilogram. 1. what is the standard quantity of kilograms of plastic (sq) that is allowed to make 35,000 helmets? 2. what is the standard materials cost allowed (sq x sp) to make 35,000 helmets? 3. what is the materials spending variance? 4. what is the materials price variance and the materials quantity variance?