Answer:
A
Explanation:
trust the brain bro.....
The summarized balance sheets of Blossom Company and Nash Company as of December 31, 2021 are as follows:
Blossom Company Balance Sheet December 31, 2021
Assets $1750000
Liabilities $170000
Capital stock 875000
Retained earnings 705000
Total equities $1750000
Nash Company Balance Sheet December 31, 2021
Assets $1280000
Liabilities $280000
Capital stock 890000
Retained earnings 110000
Total equities $1280000
If Blossom Company acquired a 20% interest in Nash Company on December 31, 2021 for $300000 and the equity method of accounting for the investment were used, the amount of the debit to Equity Investments (Nash) would have been:__________
a. $300000.
b. $200000.
c. $256000.
d. $178000.
Answer:
The amount of the debit to Equity Investments (Nash) would have been:__________
b. $200,000.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Blossom Company Balance Sheet December 31, 2021
Assets $1750000
Liabilities $170000
Capital stock 875000
Retained earnings 705000
Total equities $1750000
Nash Company Balance Sheet December 31, 2021
Assets $1280000
Liabilities $280000
Capital stock 890000
Retained earnings 110000
Total equities $1280000
Nash's net assets = $1,000,000 ($1,280,000 - $280,000)
Equity investment = 20% of $1,000,000 = $200,000
Goodwill on acquisition = $100,000 ($300,000 - $200,000)
It would be acceptable to have the selling price of a product just above the variable costs and expenses of making and selling it in:_________
A) monopoly situations
B) both the short run and long run
C) the long run
D) the short run
Answer:
B.both the short run and long run.
The stock brokerage firm of Blank, Leibowitz, and Webber has analyzed and recommended two stocks to an investor. The investor was interested in factors such as short-term growth, intermediate growth, and dividends rates. The data on each stock is as follows: STOCK ($) FACTOR LOUISIANA GAS AND POWER TRIMEX INSULATION COMPANY Short-term growth potential, per dollar invested 0.36 0.24 Intermediate growth potential (over next 3 years), per dollar invested 1.80 1.50 Dividend rate potential 4% 8%The investor has the following goals: an appreciation of no less than $720 in the short term, an appreciation of at least $5000 in the next three years, and a dividend income of at least $200 per year. What is the smallest investment the investor can make to meet these three goals.
Bold Stapler Sales Company (BSS) began 2019 with cash of $80,000, inventory of $7,200 (400 staplers that cost $18 each), $2,000 of common stock, and $2,000 of retained earnings. The following events occurred during 2019.
1. BSS purchased additional inventory twice during 2019. The first purchase consisted of 1,600 staplers that cost $21 each, and the second consisted of 2,400 staplers that cost $25 each. The purchases were on account.
2. The company sold 4,220 staplers for cash at a selling price of $45 each.
Required: Determine the ending inventory and cost of goods sold using the three different cost flow assumptions: FIFO, LIFO, and Weighted Average.
Answer:
Bold Stapler Sales Company (BSS)
FIFO LIFO Weighted Average
Ending inventory $4,500 $3,240 $4,122
Cost of goods sold $96,300 $97,560 $96,678
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Beginning balances in 2019:
Cash $80,000
Inventory $7,200
Common stock $2,000
Retained earnings $2,000
Description Units Unit Cost Total
Beginning inventory 400 $18 $7,200
The first purchase 1,600 $21 33,600
The second purchase 2,400 $25 60,000
Goods available 4,400 $100,800
Sales of units (4,220) $45 $189,900
Ending inventory 180
FIFO:
Ending inventory = $4,500 ($25 * 180)
Cost of goods sold = $96,300 ($100,800 - $4,500)
LIFO:
Ending inventory = $3,240 ($18 * 180)
Cost of goods sold = $97,560 ($100,800 - $3,240)
Weighted Average:
Weighted average cost per unit = $22.91 ($100,800/4,400)
Ending inventory = $4,122 (22.91 * 180)
Cost of goods sold = $96,678 ($100,800 - $4,122)
Classify each person as employed, unemployed, or not in the labor force.
a. Latasha is a former police officer who was laid off after cuts to the city budget. After searching unsuccessfully for a full-time position, she took a part-time job as a security guard and worked nine hours last week.
b. Susan is a former police officer who was laid off after cuts to the city budget. After searching unsuccessfully for a full-time position, she took a part-time job as a security guard and worked nine hours last week.
c. Kate lost her job as a real estate agent six months ago. She became so frustrated with her inability to find work that she stopped looking for work altogether seven weeks ago.
d. Becky lost her job as a port security officer last month after the city decided to shut down the docks. She has yet to find a job, but she interviewed for a position a few days ago
Answer:
employed
employed
not part of the labour force
unemployed
Explanation:
A person is classified as unemployed if the person is without a job but has searched for employment within the past four weeks or the person is set to resume a job within the next three months
Becky is unemployed because she is without a job and has interviewed for a position a couple of days ago, She is frictionally unemployed
Frictional unemployment is the period of time a person is unemployed from the period he leaves his current job and the time he gets another job.
Kate is a discouraged worker. Discouraged workers are not included in the labour force.
A discouraged worker is a person who is within the legal employment age but is without a job and has given up on searching for employment
A person is considered employed if the person is working for some form of remuneration
A stock has a beta of 1.45, the expected return on the market is 19 percent, and the risk-free rate is 5.00 percent. What must the expected return on this stock be? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)
Answer: 25.30%
Explanation:
This can be calculated by the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM):
= Risk free rate + Beta * (Market return - Risk free rate)
= 5% + 1.45 * (19% - 5%)
= 5% + 20.3
= 25.30%
Discuss the importance of innovation in the survival and success of a business. Include three strategies that you, as an entrepreneur, can use to encourage creativity and innovation in your small business in your response. Provide support for your response.
Answer is given below :
Explanation:
Innovation is part of the business and should be successful in the long run. If the business is not innovative it will one day fail and stop making a profit. example shows that it was the number one mobile phone in 2000 but it failed for a long time because it did not change the dynamic market and did not adopt the Android operating system.There are three strategies to promote creativity and innovation in small business: -A business should focus not only on the product, but also on the process, delivery and customer service of the product.A business must always come up with new ideas to survive in the market, which will reduce costs and improve production.A business must constantly monitor the current dynamic environment in the business world and adapt to market conditions and change business on time if necessary.A downward-sloping yield curve generally indicates which of the following
(I) higher current short-term interest rates
(II) higher inflation expectations in future years
(III) a strong possibly of a recession within the next year
a) (I) and (III).
b) (II).
c) (III) only.
d) all are correct.
Answer:
a
Explanation:
A yield curve is a graph that plots the interest rate of bonds at a set point in time.
When the yield curve is downward sloping, it is expected that short term interest rate would be higher than the long term interest rate.
A downward sloping yield curve can be an indictor of coming recession.
A recession is when the GDP of a country for two consecutive quarters is negative. In a period of recession, interest rate is usually lower.
A downward sloping yield curve can also be an indicator that there is an expectation of lower inflation rate in coming years.
If the yield curve is upward sloping, the short term interest rate would be lower than the long term interest rate
A flat yield curve is an indicator that interest rate would be constant
This may also be asked as "Why are you looking for a job?" This question can make the most seasoned interviewee squirm a little because of the first word; why. A question starting with "why" immediately places you on the defensive.
Answer:
Starting a question in a job interview with the word "why" can be a little intimidating and put even a more experienced interviewee on the defensive because communication has been established directly, which occurs when the sender conveys the main message of clearly and objectively, and when it is asked in the form of a question, such as in a job interview, this can generate increased expectations and consequently put a candidate on the defensive, which can make the interviewer not able to actually capture the real motivation of the candidate in the interview.
In order for a job interview to be effective, and for the best candidate to be selected for the job vacancy, it is necessary that it be carried out indirectly, with the interviewer being cordial and not intimidating, gaining the candidate's trust and the make you feel comfortable and safe to share your professional experiences and demonstrate your personality more spontaneously.
The board of commissioners of the City of Hartmoore adopts a general fund budget for the year ending June 30, 2020. It includes revenues of $1,530,000, bond proceeds of $402,500, appropriations of $1,100,000, and operating transfers out of $502,500. If this budget is formally integrated into the accounting records, what journal entry is required at the beginning of the year? What later entry is required?
Solution :
Estimated revenues = $1,530,000
Other financing sources - bond proceeds = $402,500
Appropriations = $1,100,000
Est other fin uses = $502,500
Budgetary fund balance = $195,000
Appropriations = $1,100,000
Est other fin uses = $502,500
Budgetary fund balance = $195,000
Est Rev = $1,530,000
Other fin sources bond proceeds = $402,500
On January 1, 2021, Badger Inc. adopted the dollar-value LIFO method. The inventory cost on this date was $101,600. The ending inventory, valued at year-end costs, and the relative cost index for each of the next three years is below:
Year-end Ending inventory at year-end costs Cost Index
2021 $131,040 1.05
2022 150,040 1.10
2023 160,320 1.20
In determining the inventory balance for Badger to report in its 12/31/2022 balance sheet: _____________-
a. An additional layer of $12,760 is added to the 12/31/2021 balance.
b. An additional layer of $24,760 is added to the 12/31/2021 balance.
c. An additional layer of $23,760 is added to the 12/31/2021 balance.
d. None of these answer choices are correct.
Answer:
a. An additional layer of $12,760 is added to the 12/31/2021 balance.
Explanation:
The computation of the inventory balance is given below:
2021 Base year cost is
= $131,040 ÷ 1.05
= $124,800
Additional layer is
= $124,800 - $101,600
= $23,200
2022 Base year cost is
= $150,040 ÷ 1.10
= $136,400
Additional layer is
= ($136,400 - $124,800 ) × 1.10
= $11,600 1.10
= $12,760
Therefore the first option is correct
Classical economists believed that: _________
a) budget deficits and surpluses were necessary for the control of economic fluctuations.
b) market economies are inherently unstable because of fluctuating aggregate demand.
c) market economies suffer prolonged periods of recessions and depressions.
d) price flexibility automatically directs market economies to full employment
Answer:
the answer is D
Explanation:
Inacio Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below: Beginning work in process inventory: Units in beginning work in process inventory 2,300 Materials costs $ 14,400 Conversion costs $ 6,500 Percent complete with respect to materials 75% Percent complete with respect to conversion 20% Units started into production during the month 11,000 Units transferred to the next department during the month 9,900 Materials costs added during the month $ 173,500 Conversion costs added during the month $ 243,500 Ending work in process inventory: Units in ending work in process inventory 3,400 Percent complete with respect to materials 90% Percent complete with respect to conversion 30% The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to: Multiple Choice $12.21 $13.15 $11.90 $14.50
Answer:
Inacio Corporation
The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:
= $14.50
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Units Materials Conversion
Beginning work in process 2,300 $14,400 $6,500
Percentage of completion 75% 20%
Units started during the month 11,000
Total units available 13,300
Units transferred to the next 9,900 100% 100%
Ending work in process 3,400 90% 30%
Costs added during the month $173,500 $243,500
Equivalent units of production:
Units Materials Conversion
Units transferred to the next 9,900 9,900 (100%) 9,900 (100%)
Ending work in process 3,400 3,060 (90%) 1,020 (30%)
Equivalent units of production 12,960 10,920
Costs of production: Materials Conversion
Beginning work in process $14,400 $6,500
Costs added during the month 173,500 243,500
Total costs of production $187,900 $250,000
Cost per equivalent unit: Materials Conversion
Total costs of production $187,900 $250,000
Equivalent units of production 12,960 10,920
Cost per equivalent unit $14.50 $22.89
Your company buys a computer system for $3 million and pays the vendor $200,000 to install the computer system. Your company should record: A. $3.2 million as expenses. B. $2.8 million as equipment and the rest as expenses. C. $3.2 million as equipment. D. $3 million as equipment and $200,000 as expenses.
Answer:
Your company should record:
C. $3.2 million as equipment.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Cost of computer system = $3 million
Installation cost = $200,000
Total equipment cost = $3.2 million
b) The cost of installation, which helps to bring the computer system into its intended use, forms part of the equipment cost. Therefore, to record the asset in the books of the company, the sum of $3.2 million will be recorded as equipment. There are no expenses for the equipment at this time.
Question 4 of 15. Barney and Len each own 40% of partnership BLT. On September 15, 2019, Barney sells his interest to Ted, who is a 20% partner. On September 16, 2020, Len sells his interest to Ted. When does the partnership terminate? 9/15/2020 9/16/2020 12/31/2020 The partnership does not terminate.
Answer: 9/16/2020
Explanation:
Following the information given in the question, it should be noted that the partnership will terminate on 9/16/2020.
A partnership is terminated in a situation whereby there's a transfer of interest such that there's only one partner who then remains. In this casez the termination date will be the date that the interest was sold. Since the sale of interest took place on September 16, 2020, then this will be the termination date.
A firm with earnings before interest and taxes of $500,000 needs $1 million of additional funds. If it issues debt, the bonds will mature after 20 years and pay interest of 8 percent. The firm could issue preferred stock with a dividend rate of 8 percent. The firm has 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding and is in the 30 percent income tax bracket. What are the (1) earnings per common share under the two alternatives, (2) the times-interest-earned if the firm uses debt financing, and (3) the times-dividend-earned if the firm uses preferred stock financing
Answer:
Calculation of Earning Per Share
Particulars Debt Alternative($) Preferred Stock($)
Amount Required 1,000,000 1,000,000
Earning before Interest and Tax 500,000 500,000
Less: Interest Cost(8%) 80,000 ----
Earning After Interest 420,000 500,000
Tax(30%) 126,000 150,000
Earning After Tax 294,000 350,000
Less: Dividend to Pref. Shares 80,000
Earning Avai. for C. Stockholders 294,000 270,000
Outstanding shares 100,000 100,000
Earning Per Common Share 2.94 2.70
2. Times Interest Earned Ratio = EBIT / Interest
Times Interest Earned Ratio = 500,000 / 80,000
Times Interest Earned Ratio = 6.25 Times
3. Times Dividend Earned Ratio = Net Income / Preferred Dividend
Times Dividend Earned Ratio = 350,000 / 80,000
Times Dividend Earned Ratio = 4.375 Times
Precision Construction entered into the following transactions during a recent year.
January 2 Purchased a bulldozer for $250,000 by paying $20,000 cash and signing a $230,000 note due in five years.
January 3 Replaced the steel tracks on the bulldozer at a cost of $20,000, purchased on account. The new steel tracks increase the bulldozer's operating efficiency.
January 30 Wrote a check for the amount owed on account for the work completed on
February 1 Replaced the seat on the bulldozer and wrote a check for the full $800 cost.
March 1 Paid $3,600 cash for the licensing rights to use computer software for a two-year period.
Required:
Prepare the journal entries for each of the above transactions.
Answer:
Jan-02
Dr Bulldozer $ 250,000
Cr Cash $ 20,000
Cr Note Payable $ 230,000
Jan-03
Dr Bulldozer $ 20,000
Cr Accounts Payable $ 20,000
Jan-30
Dr Accounts Payable $ 20,000
Cr Cash $ 20,000
Feb-01
Dr Repair and Maintenance Expense $ 800
Cr Cash $ 800
Mar-01
Dr Computer Software $ 3,600
Cr Cash $ 3,600
Explanation:
Preparation of the journal entries for each of the above transactions.
Jan-02
Dr Bulldozer $ 250,000
Cr Cash $ 20,000
Cr Note Payable $ 230,000
(Purchased bulldozer)
Jan-03
Dr Bulldozer $ 20,000
Cr Accounts Payable $ 20,000
(Replaced tracks on bulldozer)
Jan-30
Dr Accounts Payable $ 20,000
Cr Cash $ 20,000
(Paid cash)
Feb-01
Dr Repair and Maintenance Expense $ 800
Cr Cash $ 800
(Repaired seat of bulldozer)
Mar-01
Dr Computer Software $ 3,600
Cr Cash $ 3,600
(Purchase computer software)
Marginal benefit is:________
a. the additional benefit that one more unit of something will provide.
b. the average benefit that each unit of something provides.
c. the change in the total cost that a company can receive by producing another unit of product.
d. the additional cost that one more unit of something will cost.
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Marginal benefit is the benefit derived from consuming one extra unit of a good
. Marginal benefit is the additional benefit derived from consuming one more unit of a good. the consumption decision is to consume more units of a good that gives the higher benefit per good.
Marginal benefit decreases as consumption increases
An example of marginal benefit.
Imagine a traveller arriving from the desert where he hadn't had a drink of water in days .he is offered his first glass of water. the first cup of water he drinks would give him the highest benefit. As more and more cups of water is drank, marginal benefit decreases. At the point where he is fully satisfied, he stops drinking water and marginal benefit becomes zero.
Given the following data for Scurry Company, what is the cost of goods sold? Beginning inventory of finished goods $100,000 Cost of goods manufactured 700,000 Ending inventory of finished goods 200,000 Beginning work-in-process inventory 300,000 Ending work-in-process inventory 50,000 Select one: a. $600,000 b. $950,000 c. $500,000 d. $800,000
Answer:
Scurry Company
The cost of goods sold is:
= a. $600,000
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Beginning inventory of finished goods $100,000
Cost of goods manufactured 700,000
Ending inventory of finished goods (200,000)
Cost of goods sold = $600,000
Beginning work-in-process inventory 300,000
Ending work-in-process inventory 50,000
b) The cost of goods sold includes the beginning inventory of finished goods and the cost of goods manufactured within the period, less the ending inventory of finished goods. It does not include inventories of work-in-process.
Which of the following are required for a capacity calculation (choose all that apply)?
a. Time between process starts.
b. Time between process completions.
c. Total Time spent in the process
d. Length of the time horizon in question
Answer:
• time between process starts.
• time between process completions
• length of the time horizon in question
Explanation:
Capacity utilisation refers to the measure of the extent of the usage of the productive capacity of a business. It is the percentage of total capacity which is being achieved in a particular period.
Based on the options given, the ones required for capacity utilization include the time between process starts, the time between process completions and the length of the time horizon in question.
Which of the following statements are true regarding technology, gaming, and gambling? #1. Rapid-play poker machines have increased the number of problem and pathological gamblers. #2. Online gambling has resulted in an increased number of problem and pathological gamblers. #3. There is no evidence that technology has led to an increase in the number of people with gambling or gaming addictions. #4. Electronic media is a breeding ground for new addictions, such as Internet, video games, texting, and multiplayer games.
Answer:
1. Rapid-play poker machines have increased the number of problem and pathological gamblers.
2. Online gambling has resulted in an increased number of problem and pathological gamblers.
4. Electronic media is a breeding ground for new addictions, such as Internet, video games, texting, and multiplayer games.
Explanation:
The true statements regarding technology, gaming, and gambling include:
1. Rapid-play poker machines have increased the number of problem and pathological gamblers.
2. Online gambling has resulted in an increased number of problem and pathological gamblers.
4. Electronic media is a breeding ground for new addictions, such as Internet, video games, texting, and multiplayer games.
It should be noted that there are several betting companies nowadays and this has led to more people to be involved in gambling.
A study has been conducted to determine if one of the departments in Mary Company should be discontinued. The contribution margin in the department is $50,000 per year. Fixed expenses charged to the department are $65,000 per year. It is estimated that $40,000 of these fixed expenses could be eliminated if the department is discontinued. These data indicate that if the department is discontinued, the company's overall net operating income would: Group of answer choices
Answer:
It is better to continue
Explanation:
Did my research
A company plans on selling 500 units. The selling price per unit is $10. There are 60 units in beginning inventory, and the company would like to have 100 units in ending inventory. How many units should be produced for the coming period?
a. 540 units
b. 2,000 units
c. 2,035 units
d. 365 units
e. 400 units
Sports Corp has 11.7 million shares of common stock outstanding, 6.7 million shares of preferred stock outstanding, and 2.7 million bonds. If the common shares are selling for $26.7 per share, the preferred share are selling for $14.2 per share, and the bonds are selling for 96.83 percent of par, what would be the weight used for common stock in the computation of Sports's WACC
Answer: 10.34%
Explanation:
First calculate the value of the company's total capital:
= Common stock + Preferred stock + Debt
= (11,700,000 * 26.70) + (6,700,000 * 14.20) + (2,700,000 * 96.83/100 * 1,000 par value)
= $3,021,940,000
The weight to be used for common stock is:
= Common stock value / Total capital value
= (11,700,000 * 26.70) / 3,021,940,000
= 312,390,000 / 3,021,940,000
= 10.34%
Given the following information, determine the cost of goods sold at December 31 using the LIFO periodic inventory method:
December 2: 5 units were purchased at $7 per unit.
December 9: 10 units were purchased at $9.40 per unit.
December 11: 12 units were sold at $35 per unit.
December 15: 20 units were purchased at $10.15 per unit.
December 22: 18 units were sold at $35 per unit.
a. $51.75
b. $94.00
c. $50.75
d. $83.22
e. $41.30
Answer:
COGS= $297
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
December 2: 5 units were purchased at $7 per unit.
December 9: 10 units were purchased at $9.40 per unit.
December 11: 12 units were sold at $35 per unit.
December 15: 20 units were purchased at $10.15 per unit.
December 22: 18 units were sold at $35 per unit.
First, we need to calculate the number of units sold:
Number of units sold= 12 + 18= 30
Now, under the LIFO (last-in, first-out) method, the cost of goods sold is calculated using the cost of the lasts units incorporated into inventory:
COGS= 20*10.15 + 10*9.4
COGS= $297
If the price of oil, a close substitute for coal, increases then:
a. the demand curve for coal will shift to the right.
b. equilibrium price and quantity of coal will not change.
c. supply curve for coal will shift to the right.
d. demand curve for coal will shift to the left.
e. supply curve of coal will shift to the left.
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Substitute goods are goods that can be used in place of another good.
if the price of a good increases, the demand for the substitute increases and if the price of the good reduces, the demand for the substitute increases.
If the price of oil increases, it becomes cheaper to buy coal. As a result, there would be a rightward shift of the demand curve for coal. As a result, the equilibrium price and quantity would increase
Suppose a group of people read an article on capital punishment. Prior to reading the article, 60% of the members of the group were opposed to capital punishment, while 40% of the members of the group were in favor of capital punishment. According to studies of human decision-making, which of the following is likely?
a. The members of the group would elect a representative in favor of capital punishment.
b. After reading the article, all members of the group are in favor of capital punishment.
c. After reading the article, all members of the group oppose capital punishment.
d. After reading the article, 60% of the members of the group are opposed and 40% of the members of the group are in favor of capital punishment.
Answer:
According to studies of human decision-making, the most likely is:
c. After reading the article, all members of the group oppose capital punishment.
Explanation:
The article, provided for reading by supporters and opposers, will likely sway the 40% of the group, who are initially supportive of capital punishment, to now oppose capital punishment,especially if the article critically opposes capital punishment. There is no way majority of the group will support capital punishment. Therefore, options a and b are incorrect. For option d, after reading the article, the opinions of some opposers and supporters may shift either way. They will not remain the same as before. This rules out option d, leaving only option c as the correct option.
The Most Brilliant Professor Mullen Company's past experience indicates that 60% of its credit sales are collected in the month of sale, 30% in the next month, and 5% in the second month after the sale; the remainder (5%) is never collected. Budgeted credit sales were: January $240,000 February 144,000 March 360,000 The cash inflow (CRJ) in the month of March is expected to be A) $271,200. B) $205,200. C) $216,000. D) $259,200.
Answer: A. $271,200
Explanation:
Cash inflow in March will be:
= (60% * March sales) + (30% * February sales) + (5% * January sales)
= (60% * 360,000) + (30% * 144,000) + (5% * 240,000)
= 216,000 + 43,200 + 12,000
= $271,200
Denny Corporation is considering replacing a technologically obsolete machine with a new state-of-the-art numerically controlled machine. The new machine would cost $130,000 and would have a ten-year useful life. Unfortunately, the new machine would have no salvage value. The new machine would cost $16,000 per year to operate and maintain, but would save $46,000 per year in labor and other costs. The old machine can be sold now for scrap for $13,000. The simple rate of return on the new machine is closest to (Ignore income taxes.):
Answer:
The simple rate of return on the new machine is closest to 14.53%.
Explanation:
Assuming a straight-line depreciation method, we have:
Annual deprecation = Cost of the new machine / Useful life = $130,000 / 10 = $13,000
Net annual benefit = Annual saving - Annual operating and maintenance cost - Annual deprecation = $46,000 - $16,000 - $13,000 = $17,000
Net investment = Cost of the new machine - Scrap value of the old machine = $130,000 - $13,000 = $117,000
Simple rate of return on the new machine = Net annual benefit / Net investment = $17,000 / $117,000 = 0.1453, or 14.53%
Therefore, the simple rate of return on the new machine is closest to 14.53%.
Using the reciprocal services method, which of the following equations represents the algebraic expressions for the two equations needed to capture the total costs of a Janitorial Department (J) that includes not only $500,000 of direct costs but also 20% of the Maintenance Department (M) cost and a Maintenance Department that includes not only $250,000 of direct costs but also 40% of the Janitorial Department? (Hint: This equation is derived from the two separate equations representing each department's costs.)
a. J = ($500,000 × 0.20) + [($250,000 × 0.20) + J]
b. J = $500,000 – (0.20 × $250,000) – (0.20 × J)
c. J = $500,000 + [(0.20 ÷ $250,000) + (0.40 ÷ J)]
d. J = $500,000 + {0.20 × [$250,000 + (0.40 × J)]}
Answer:
The equation that represents the algebraic expressions for the two equations needed to capture the total costs of the Janitorial Department is:
d. J = $500,000 + {0.20 × [$250,000 + (0.40 × J)]}
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Direct costs Percent of Service Dept.
Janitorial Department (J) $500,000 20% of M
Maintenance Department (M) $250,000 40% of J
b) The reciprocal services method reapportions the costs of the service departments to other service departments using a system of simultaneous equations. With its complications, the reciprocal method is the most accurate and equitable method for apportioning service departments' costs to production departments.
