Chojnowski Incorporated Makes a Single Product-A Cooling Coil Used in Commercial

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Multiple Choice

Chojnowski Incorporated makes a single product-a cooling coil used in commercial refrigerators. The company has a standard cost system in which it applies overhead to this product based on the standard labor-hours allowed for the actual output of the period. Data concerning the most recent year appear below: The variable overhead rate variance is:

• A) $14,280 F
• B) $13,314 U
• C) $14,280 U
• D) $13,314 F

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Definitions:

Rate of Return

This is a measure of the profitability of an investment, calculated as a percentage of the original investment.

Initial Investment

The amount of money used to start a project, purchase assets, or establish a business operation.

Net Present Value

The Net Present Value (NPV) is a financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time, often used to assess the profitability of an investment.

Minimum Rate

The lowest acceptable rate of return on an investment, often used in the evaluation of projects or financial decisions.