Answer:
$603.65
Explanation:
The correct and accurate cash balance need to be calculated. This is done by preparing a Bank Reconciliation Statement.
Bank Reconciliation Statement.
Balance as per Bank Statement $1,383.00
Add Outstanding Lodgments $0
Less Unpresented Checks ($260.50 + $425.10 + $331.00) ($1,016,60)
Add Error on Bank Statement $237.25
Balance as per Cash Book $603.65
therefore,
the adjusted ledger balance of cash as of August 31 is $603.65
Myrna and Geoffrey filed a joint tax return in 2018. Their AGI was $85,000, and itemized deductions were $24,700, which included $7,000 in state income tax and no other state or local taxes. In 2019, they received a $1,800 refund of the state income taxes that they paid in 2018. The standard deduction for married filing jointly in 2018 was $24,000.
Under the tax benefit rule, what amount of the state income tax refund is included in gross income in 2019?
Answer:
$700
Explanation:
Calculation for what amount of the state income tax refund is included in gross income in 2019
Standard deduction for married filing jointly in 2018 $24,000
Less itemized deductions ($24,700)
State income tax refund included in gross income in 2019 $700
($24,000-$24,700)
Therefore the state income tax refund that is included in gross income in 2019 will be $700
Harrelson Company manufactures pizza sauce through two production departments: Cooking and Canning. In each process, materials and conversion costs are incurred evenly throughout the process. For the month of April, the work in process accounts show the following debits.
Cooking Canning
Beginning work in process $0 $4,710
Materials 22,030 10,200
Labor 8,740 8,020
Overhead 32,760 28,340
Costs transferred in 55,850
ournalize the April transactions.
Answer and Explanation:
The journal entries are shown below:
On April 30
WIP-cooking Dr $22,030
WIP- Canning $10,200
To Raw material inventory $32,230
(Being material used is recorded)
WIP-cooking Dr $8,740
WIP- Canning $8,020
To Factory labor $16,760
(Being assigned of factory labor to production is recorded)
WIP-cooking Dr $32,760
WIP- Canning $28,340
To Manufacturing overhead $61,100
(Being assigned of overhead to production is recorded)
WIP Canning $55,850
To WIP cooking $55,850
(being cost transferred in recorded)
Provide an example of two companies that have built in effective co-opetition. Briefly explain the benefit of the relationship describe one job that once existed but today is obsolete or slowly becoming obsolete because of technology provide an exampled of two companies that have built a strategic alliance. Briefly explain the benefits of the relationship.
Answer:
Microsoft and Apple, Samsung and sony.
Explanation:
Samsung electronics and sony formed an agreement in 2004 for use of shared knowledge and resources in designing flat television screens. A strategic alliance is a collaboration or a synergy where each partner gets the benefits of the alliance. Jobs such as travel agencies, cashiers, textile workers. A strategic alliance consists of healthy behavior, long terms goals, and better customer satisfaction.Elizabeth reports the following items for the current year: Nonbusiness capital gains $ 5,000 Nonbusiness capital losses (3,000) Interest income 3,000 Itemized deductions (including a $20,000 casualty loss in a Federal disaster area) (27,000) In calculating Elizabeth's net operating loss and with respect to these amounts only, what amount must be added back to taxable income (loss)
Answer: $2000
Explanation:
In calculating Elizabeth's net operating loss and with respect to these amounts only, the amount that must be added back to taxable income (loss) will be the difference between the nonbusiness capital gains and the nonbusiness capital losses. This will be:
= $5000 - $3000
= $2000
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Name one thing you're afraid of when you think of college and career.
Portfolio Returns i. stock has mean of 8% and stdev of 20%; ii bond has mean of 6% and stdev of 15%; iii correlation b/w stock and bond of -0.3; iv. Risk free rate for cash lending and borrowing is at 1%. a. What is the mean and stdev of a portfolio of that is 60% in stock and 40% in bond (3 points)
Answer:
Portfolio Mean = 7.2%
Portfolio Stdev = 0.1169615 or 11.69615% rounded off to 11.70%
Explanation:
The mean return of a portfolio consisting of two securities can be calculated by multiplying the weight of each security in the portfolio by the mean return of that security and adding the products for each security. The formula for two asset or security portfolio return (mean) can be written as follows,
Portfolio Mean = wA * rA + wB * rB
Where,
w represents the weight of each securityr represents the mean return of each securityPortfolio Mean = 60% * 8% + 40% * 6%
Portfolio Mean = 7.2%
The standard deviation is a measure of the total risk. The standard deviation of a portfolio consisting of two securities can be calculated using the attached formula.
Portfolio Stdev = √(0.6)² (0.2)² + (0.4)² (0.15)² + 2(0.6) (0.4) (-0.3) (0.2) (0.15)
Portfolio Stdev = 0.1169615 or 11.69615% rounded off to 11.70%
The multiplier effect occurs when an initial increase (or decrease) in autonomous expenditure produces a greater increase (or decrease) in real GDP than the initial change. In which type of discretionary fiscal policy does the multiplier play a role? tax changes only neither government spending changes nor tax changes government spending changes only both government spending changes and tax changes Assume a marginal propensity to consume (MPC) of 0.5. Which discretionary fiscal policy would have a more pronounced impact on the economy? A 800 billion dollar increase in government spending, or a 800 billion dollar tax cut, would both have an equal impact on the economy. A 800 billion dollar increase in government spending would have a more pronounced impact on the economy. A 800 billion dollar tax cut would have a more pronounced impact on the economy.
Answer:
The answer is "Choice d and Choice b".
Explanation:
In question 1:
The multiplier effect is produced whenever an initial rise (or decrease) of self-employed market capitalization (or decreases) GDP Growth higher than the original change. Where both increases in public spending or adjustments in taxes are produced by a budgetary monetary strategy, a multiplier mostly on the economy plays a major role in public spending and new taxes.
In question 2:
This marginal demand risk of 0.5 would have a more noticeable influence on financial spending, via an 800 billion dollar increase in government expenditure. This will have more major economic effects on fiscal policy. More noticeable effects of increased spending will have on the aggregate throughout the economy.
The use of government budget funding policies to impact economic factors, particularly macroeconomic variables such as aggregate consumer spending, employment, inflation, and economic growth, is referred to as fiscal policy.
How is a fiscal policy that is discretionarily chosen?The multiplier impact occurs anytime an initial increase (or drop) in self-employed market capitalization (or reduces) GDP Growth that is greater than the original change.
When a fiscal monetary strategy produces both increases in public expenditure and tax adjustments, a multiplier based primarily on the economy plays a significant role in both public spending and new taxes.
This marginal demand risk of 0.5 would have a greater impact on financial expenditures, resulting in an 800 billion dollar rise in government spending.
This will have a greater impact on budgetary policy. The aggregate consequences of higher expenditure will be more visible throughout the economy.
Thus, Options B and D are correct.
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small accounting firm is considering the purchase of a computer software package that would greatly reduce the amount of time needed to prepare tax forms. The software costs $2150 and this expense will be incurred immediately. The firm estimates that it will save $650 of cash flow at the end of each year beginning in one year for 5 consecutive years, and also save $1788 in year 6. What is the payback on the computer package
Answer:
Pay back period =3 years 4 months
Explanation:
The payback period is the estimated length of time it takes cash inflow from a project to recoup the cash outflow.
The payback period uses cash flows and not profit.
The payback period can be determined by accumulation the cash inflow consecutively to ascertain the length of time it will take the sum to equate the initial cost.
This will be done as follows:
The sum of the cash in flows for the first three years would equal
650× 3= 1,950
The balance required to equate 2,150 would be
balance = 2150-1950 = 200
Pay back period = 3 years + (200/650)× 12 months
= 3 years 3.6months
Pay back period =3 years 4 months
Item4 3 points eBookHintPrintReferencesItem 4 Spotter Corporation reported the following for June in its periodic inventory records. Date Description Units Unit Cost Total Cost June 1 Beginning 12 $ 8 $ 96 11 Purchase 38 9 342 24 Purchase 20 11 220 30 Ending 24 Required: Calculate the cost of ending inventory and the cost of goods sold under the (a) FIFO, (b) LIFO, and (c) weighted average cost methods.
Answer:
a. FIFO
cost of ending inventory = $256
cost of goods sold = $402
b. LIFO
cost of ending inventory = $204
cost of goods sold = $454
c. Weighted average cost
cost of ending inventory = $225.60
cost of goods sold = $432.40
Explanation:
Periodic method means cost of sales and inventory balance are determined at the end of the period.
Step 1 : Units Sold
Units Sold = Units available for Sale - Units in Inventory
= (12 + 38 + 20) - 24
= 46
Step 2 : FIFO
FIFO assumes that the units to arrive first, will be sold first.
cost of ending inventory = 20 x $11 + 4 x $9 = $256
cost of goods sold = 12 x $8 x 34 x $9 = $402
Step 3 : LIFO
LIFO assumes that the units to arrive last, will be sold first.
cost of ending inventory = 12 x $9 + 12 x $8 = $204
cost of goods sold = 20 x $11 x 26 x $9 = $454
Step 4 : Weighted average cost
Weighted average cost method calculates a new unit cost with every purchase made. this unit cost is then used to calculated cost of sale and ending inventory.
Unit Cost = Total Costs ÷ Units available for sale
= (12 x $8 + 38 x $9 + 20 x $11 ) ÷ (12 + 38 + 20)
= $9.40
cost of ending inventory = Units in Inventory x Unit Cost
= 24 x $9.40
= $225.60
cost of goods sold = Units Sold x Unit Cost
= 46 x $9.40
= $432.40
Compare and contrast the three most common types of healthcare indemnity plans PLEASE I NEED THIS ANSWER BY MIDNIGHT
Answer:
Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
Exclusive provider organizations (EPOs)
Point-of-service (POS) plans.
Preferred provider organizations (PPOs)
Explanation:
The prepaid insurance account had a balance of $11,300 at the beginning of the year. The account was debited for $12,500 for premiums on policies purchased during the year. Journalize the adjusting entry required under each of the following alternatives for determining the amount of the adjustment:
a. The amount of unexpired insurance applicable to future periods is $2,100.
b. The amount of insurance expired during the year is $14,400
Answer:
A. Dr Insurance expense $21,700
Cr Prepaid insurance $21,700
B. Dr Insurance expense $14,400
Cr Prepaid insurance $14,400
Explanation:
A. Preparation of the adjusting entry if the
amount of unexpired insurance applicable to future periods is $2,100.
Dr Insurance expense $21,700
Cr Prepaid insurance $21,700
($11,300 + $12,500 - $2,100 = $21,700)
B. Preparation of the adjusting entry if The amount of insurance expired during the year is $14,400
Dr Insurance expense $14,400
Cr Prepaid insurance $14,400
A guidance counselor at a high school is working on a project to get more girls interested in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics career cluster, which students would be best prepared to enter this career cluster?
A)Those who are strong in art and creative writing.
B)Those who are strong in algebra and computer design.
C) Those who are strong in leadership and communication,
D) Those who are strong in foreign language and history
Answer:
its either b or c, im more confident about b though
Explanation
Answer:
b
Explanation:
People come to different decisions using cost-benefit analysis even under the
same conditions because costs and benefits are both what?
A. Subjective
B. Non-monetary
C. Utilities
D. Absolute
If a company was trying to find the best production strategy which maximized their total profits using an optimization model, the amount of time used in the Fabrication department is an example of Group of answer choices Parameter Objective function Decision variable Constraint
Answer: Constraint
Explanation:
The company data is not attached but this should be correct.
Constraints enable companies and entities to engage in sensitivity analysis which would enable them find out optimal quantities of production and production strategy.
Constraints show how much of something is needed to get something done so in making time the constraint, the company is trying to find out how much time is needed in the fabrication department for goods in order for profits to be maximized.
As of the end of June, the job cost sheets at Racing Wheels, Inc., show the following total costs accumulated on three custom jobs.
Job 102 Job 103 Job 104
Direct materials $ 37,000 $ 48,000 $ 57,000
Direct labor 20,000 28,700 43,000
Overhead 8,200 11,767 17,630
Job 102 was started in production in May, and the following costs were assigned to it in May: direct materials, $9,000; direct labor, $3,500; and overhead, $1,505. Jobs 103 and 104 were started in June. Overhead cost is applied with a predetermined rate based on direct labor cost. Jobs 102 and 103 were finished in June, and Job 104 is expected to be finished in July. No raw materials were used indirectly in June. Using this information, answer the following questions. (Assume this company’s predetermined overhead rate did not change across these months.)
Question Completion:
1. What is the cost of the raw materials requisitioned in June for each of the three jobs?
2. How much direct labor cost is incurred during June for each of the three jobs?
3. What predetermined overhead rate is used during June?
4. How much total cost is transferred to finished goods during June?
Answer:
Racing Wheels, Inc.
Job 102 Job 103 Job 104
1. Direct materials $ 37,000 $ 48,000 $ 57,000
2. Direct labor 20,000 28,700 43,000
3. The predetermined overhead rate = $0.41 per direct labor cost.
4. The total cost transferred to Finished Goods Inventory in June
= $167,672
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
The total costs accumulated on three custom jobs.
Job 102 Job 103 Job 104 Total
Beginning WIP: $14,005
Direct materials $9,000
Direct labor 3,500
Overhead 1,505
Direct materials $ 37,000 $ 48,000 $ 57,000 $ 142,000
Direct labor 20,000 28,700 43,000 91,700
Overhead 8,200 11,767 17,630 37,597
Total costs $ 79,205 $ 88,467 $ 117,630 $285,302
Predetermined overhead rate = total overhead/total direct labor
= $37,597/$91,700
= $0.41
Finished goods in June:
Job 102 $ 79,205
Job 103 $ 88,467
Total cost $167,672
eamish Incorporated, which produces a single product, has provided the following data for its most recent month of operations: Number of units produced 10,700 Variable costs per unit: Direct materials $ 108 Direct labor $ 51 Variable manufacturing overhead $ 7 Variable selling and administrative expense $ 9 Fixed costs: Fixed manufacturing overhead $417,300 Fixed selling and administrative expense $834,600 There were no beginning or ending inventories. The absorption costing unit product cost was:
Answer:
$205 per unit
Explanation:
Calculation to determine what The absorption costing unit product cost was:
Using this formula
Absorption costing unit product cost = Direct material + Direct labour + Variable manufacturing overheads + (Fixed manufacturing overheads / Number of units produced)
Let plug in the formula
Absorption costing unit product cost= $108 + $51 + $7 + ($417,300 / 10,700)
Absorption costing unit product cost=$108 + $51 + $7 + $39
Absorption costing unit product cost= $205 per unit
Therefore The absorption costing unit product cost was:$205 per unit
Reynolds Manufacturers Inc. has estimated total factory overhead costs of $104,000 and expected direct labor hours of 13,000 for the current fiscal year. If job number 117 incurs 1,720 direct labor hours, Work in Process will be debited and Factory Overhead will be credited for a.$104,000 b.$52,000 c.$1,720 d.$13,760
Answer:
Work in Process 13.760
Manufacturing Overhead 13,760
Explanation:
First, we need to calculate the predetermined overhead rate:
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate= total estimated overhead costs for the period/ total amount of allocation base
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate= 104,000 / 13,000
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate= $8 per direct labor hour
Now, we can allocate overhead to Job 117:
Allocated MOH= Estimated manufacturing overhead rate* Actual amount of allocation base
Allocated MOH= 8*1,720
Allocated MOH= $13,760
Work in Process 13.760
Manufacturing Overhead 13,760
eight business functions
Sunland purchased the license for distribution of a popular consumer product on January 1, 2020, for $158,000. It is expected that this product will generate cash flows for an indefinite period of time. The license has an initial term of 5 years but by paying a nominal fee, Sunland can renew the license indefinitely for successive 5-year terms. What amount should be amortized for the year ended December 31, 2020
Answer:
No amount should be amortized since the license can be renewed indefinitely for successive 5-year terms.
Instead, the license should be tested for impairment annually to determine impairment loss.
Explanation:
An intangible asset that can be used indefinitely is treated like purchased Goodwill. It should never be amortized. Annually, the asset should be tested for impairment. The test is to compare the market value of the license with the book value.
According to O*NET, what is the projected growth for this career between 2019–2029?
Answer:
Average
Explanation:
Suppose you are the money manager of a $5.21 million investment fund. The fund consists of four stocks with the following investments and betas: Stock Investment Beta A $ 320,000 1.50 B 780,000 (0.50) C 1,260,000 1.25 D 2,850,000 0.75 If the market's required rate of return is 10% and the risk-free rate is 5%, what is the fund's required rate of return
Answer: 8.65%
Explanation:
First find the weights of the stocks:
Total = 320,000 + 780,000 + 1,260,000 + 2,850,000
= $5,210,000
Stock A:
= 320,000 / 5,210,000
= 6.14%
Stock B:
= 780,000 / 5,210,000
= 14.97%
Stock C:
= 1,260,000 / 5,210,000
= 24.18%
Stock D:
= 2,850,000 / 5,210,000
= 54.70%
Then calculate Portfolio Beta.
Portfolio beta = (6.14% * 1.50) + (14.97% * - 0.5) + (24.18% * 1.25) + (54.72% * 0.75)
= 0.7299
Required rate of return using Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
= Risk free rate + Beta * (Market return - risk free rate)
= 5% + 0.7299 * (10% - 5%)
= 8.65%
Swifty Enterprises reported cost of goods sold for 2020 of $1,453,700 and retained earnings of $5,392,600 at December 31, 2020. Swifty later discovered that its ending inventories at December 31, 2019 and 2020, were overstated by $102,820 and $37,880, respectively. Determine the corrected amounts for 2020 cost of goods sold and December 31, 2020, retained earnings.
Answer:
Corrected cost of goods sold $1,388,760
Corrected retained earnings $5,354,720
Explanation:
First, we need to determine corrected cost of goods sold
Corrected cost of goods sold at December 31, 2020
= Beginning inventory - Purchases - Ending inventory
= $1,453,700 - [$102,820 - $37,880]
= $1,453,700 - $64,930
= $1,388,760
The December 31,2020 corrected retained earnings would be computed as;
= Ending retained earnings - Overstated ending inventories at December 31, 2020
= $5,392,600 - $37,880
= $5,354,720
For its first year of operations, Tringali Corporation's reconciliation of pretax accounting income to taxable income is as follows: Pretax accounting income $ 280,000 Permanent difference (15,500 ) 264,500 Temporary difference-depreciation (19,300 ) Taxable income $ 245,200 Tringali's tax rate is 25%. Assume that no estimated taxes have been paid. What should Tringali report as its income tax expense for its first year of operations
Answer:
$61,300
Explanation:
Calculation to determine What should Tringali report as its income tax expense for its first year of operations
Using this formula
Income tax expense=Taxable income * Tringali's tax rate
Let plug in the formula
Income tax expense=$ 245,200*25%
Income tax expense=$61,300
Therefore What should Tringali report as its income tax expense for its first year of operations will be $61,300
Company A Company B Market Value of Equity $400,000 $600,000 Market Value of Debt $100,000 $800,000 Cost of Equity 9% 9% Cost of Debt 3% 4% Tax Rate 35% 35% Based solely on their current weighted average cost of capital, which company should pursue an investment opportunity with an expected return of 6.5%
Answer:
Company B should pursue the investment
Explanation:
To determine a profitable investment opportunity to pursue, we would compare the weighted average cost of capital WACC to the expected return on the investment opportunity. An investment return greater than the cost of capital implies a profitable investment and vice versa
The weighted average cost of capital (WAAC) is the average cost of all the various sources of long-term finance used by a business weighted according to the proportion which each source of finance bears to the the entire pool of fund.
Lets first work the after tax cost of debt for the companies:
After tax- cost of debt = cost of debt × (1-tax rate)
Company A= 3%× (1-35%) = 1.95%
Company B = 4%× (1-35%)= 2.6%
WACC coy A= 9%× (4/4+1) + 1.95% × 1/(4+1) = 7.6%
WACC coy B= 9%× (6/6+8) + 2.6% × 8/(6+8) = 5.3%
Company B has a cost of capital of 5.3% which represents the minimum
return required by by the providers of capital. An investment an expected return of 6.% appears profitable as it is greater than the company's cost of fund of 5.3%
Company B should pursue the investment
Income Statement; Net Loss The following revenue and expense account balances were taken from the ledger of Guardian Health Services Co. after the accounts had been adjusted on February 28, 20Y0, the end of the fiscal year: Depreciation Expense $15,600 Insurance Expense 7,640 Miscellaneous Expense 6,080 Rent Expense 63,000 Service Revenue 299,500 Supplies Expense 3,740 Utilities Expense 24,020 Wages Expense 235,600 Prepare an income statement. Use a minus sign to indicate a net loss.
Answer:
-$56,180
Explanation:
Preparation of an income statement
INCOME STATEMENT
Service revenue $299,500
Less Expenses:
Depreciation expense $15,600
Insurance expense $7,640
Miscellaneous expense $6,080
Rent expense $63,000
Supplies expense $3,740
Utilities expense $24,020
Wages expense $235,600
Total expenses $355,680
Net loss -$56,180
($299,500-$355,680)
Therefore the income statement balance will be -$56,180
Haylock Inc. bases its manufacturing overhead budget on budgeted direct labor-hours. The direct labor budget indicates that 7,500 direct labor-hours will be required in August. The variable overhead rate is $1.50 per direct labor-hour. The company's budgeted fixed manufacturing overhead is $100,410 per month, which includes depreciation of $8,940. All other fixed manufacturing overhead costs represent current cash flows. The August cash disbursements for manufacturing overhead on the manufacturing overhead budget should be:
Answer:
Overhead cash disbursement= $102,720
Explanation:
First, we need to allocate variable overhead using the following formula:
Allocated MOH= Estimated manufacturing overhead rate* Actual amount of allocation base
Allocated MOH= 1.5*7,500
Allocated MOH= $11,250
Now, we can calculate the cash disbursement for August. Depreciation is not a cash expense. We should deduct it from fixed costs.
Overhead cash disbursement= 11,250 + 100,410 - 8,940
Overhead cash disbursement= $102,720
According to the rule of 70, if a country's real GDP per capita grows at a rate of 2% instead of at a rate of 3%, it would take _____ for that country to double its level of real GDP per capita. a. 35 additional years b. 11.67 additional years c. 23.3 additional years d. 30 additional years e. 15 additional years.
Answer:
b. 11.67 additional years
Explanation:
_________ are basic beliefs about right and wrong or philosophies that are pervasive in a society. For instance, in some countries, people believe that they should be able to set their personal goals and make their own decisions. In other countries, people believe that they they should consult their family members or other members of their collectives when setting their goals or making their decisions.
a. values attitudes
b. manners
c. customs
Answer:
A. Values
Explanation:
Although, the above explanations entails or encompasses what values are, manners and customs of people in a country; however, values is what summarizes the whole passage.
Values are what a given society holds in high esteem. They are basic and fundamental beliefs that controls actions in a given society. Values may be right or wrong according to the philosophies of those who believes in such, it is however very important because it helps a society determines what is important I.e something that is good, worthwhile and very much desirable.
The options are:
a. values
b. attitudes
c. manners
d. customs
Answer:
a. values
Explanation:
Values are defined as the concept of right and wrong behaviours within a society. This shapes acceptable behaviour within that society.
They are the motives that exists behind certain way of doing things.
Values therefore sets a ranking of how good and desirable a mode of behaviour is.
Examples of values include dependability, honesty, open mindedness, and consistency.
Marigold Corp. incurs the following costs to produce 10100 units of a subcomponent: Direct materials $8484 Direct labor 11413 Variable overhead 12726 Fixed overhead 16200 An outside supplier has offered to sell Marigold the subcomponent for $2.85 a unit. If Marigold could avoid $3000 of fixed overhead by accepting the offer, net income would increase (decrease) by $838. $(3364). $6838. $(5929).
Answer:
The effect on net income is an increase by $6838.
Explanation:
Analysis of Accepting Special Offer
Savings :
Direct materials $8,484
Direct labor $11,413
Variable overhead $12,726
Fixed Overheads $3,000 $35,623
Total Savings
Costs :
Purchase Price ( $2.85 x 10,100 units) ($28,785)
Effect on Net Income $6,838
Note : We have considered the avoidable component of fixed costs in this calculation. Ignore common fixed costs (unavoidable) since they are irrelevant for decision making.
Conclusion :
The effect on net income is an increase by $6838.
Use Annual Cost Analysis to determine whether Alternative A or B should be chosen. The analysis period is 5 years. Assume an interest rate of 6% per year, compounded annually Alternative A Alternative B Initial Cost 2800 6580 Annual Benefit 450 940 Salvage Value 500 1375 Useful Life (yrs) 5 5 Group of answer choices Alternative A should be chosen, because its initial cost is lower than Alternative B's Alternative A should be chosen, because its equivalent annual cost is $252.15 lower than Alternative B's Alternative B should be chosen, because its annual benefit is higher than Alternative A's Alternative B should be chosen, because its equivalent annual cost is $252.15 higher than Alternative A's
Answer:
A should be chosen, because its equivalent annual cost is $252.15 lower than Alternative B's.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Interest rate = 6% per year
Alternative A Alternative B
Initial Cost 2800 6580
Annual Benefit 450 940
Salvage Value 500 1375
Useful Life (yrs) 5 5
Annuity factor = 4.212 for 5 years at 6%.
Present value factor = 0.747 for 5 years at 6%.
Alternative A Alternative B
Present value of
annual benefits $1,895.40 $3,959.28
PV of salvage value 373.50 1,027.12
Total present value
of benefits $2,268.90 $4,986.40
Initial Cost 2,800 6,580
Net present value $531.10 $1,593.60
The equivalent annual cost
= NPV/PV annuity factor
($531.10/4.212) ($1,593.60/4.212)
Equivalent annual cost $126.09 $378.35
Difference:
Alternative B = $378.35
Alternative A = $126.09
Difference = $252.26