A Firm Has a General-Purpose Machine, Which Has a Book

question 11

Multiple Choice

A firm has a general-purpose machine, which has a book value of $300,000 and is worth $500,000 in the market. If the tax rate is 21 percent, what is the opportunity cost of using the machine in a project?

• A)$500,000
• B)$458,000
• C)$300,000
• D)$200,000

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Definitions:

Accounting Principles

Guidelines and rules that govern the process of reporting financial information and preparing financial statements.

Deferred Tax Asset

An item on a company's balance sheet that is used to decrease future tax liability due to temporary timing differences in income recognition.

Warranty Costs

Expenses incurred by a company for repairing, replacing, or refunding products that have failed within the warranty period.

Income Tax Rate

The income tax rate is the percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed on their income, varying by jurisdiction and income level.