Jorge Owns Activity X Which Produced a $20,000 Passive Loss

question 20

Multiple Choice

Jorge owns activity X which produced a $20,000 passive loss last year.Jorge's only income last year was wages of $30,000.Jorge is a material participant in activity X this year when it produces a $14,000 loss.This year,Jorge's wages are $40,000.This year,Jorge also has passive activity income from activity Y of $16,000.What is the total passive activity loss carryover to next year?

• A)$0
• B)$3,000
• C)$4,000
• D)$18,000

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used in production and the standard cost, indicating cost management efficiency.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The discrepancy between the true usage of direct materials in production processes and the forecasted standard usage, multiplied by the standard unit cost.

Total Direct Materials Cost Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used in production and the standard cost of those materials.

Fixed Overhead Cost

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.