In a database created using an REA model,the Bill of Materials entity is most analogous to
A)the "bill" that can be sent to the customer who order the finished good(s).
B)the "recipe" needed to produce the finished good(s).
C)the "receipt" for the purchase of specific raw materials.
D)the "audit trail" that can be used to verify a finished good(s)was actually produced.

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The Bill of Materials entity in an REA model contains the list of raw materials and quantities needed to produce a finished good. This is similar to a recipe needed to create a dish or a finished good. Therefore, the most analogous option is B) the "recipe" needed to produce the finished good(s).

In a Database Created Using an REA Model,the Bill of Materials