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question 28

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
Rearden Metals is considering opening a strip-mining operation to provide some of the raw materials needed in producing Rearden metal.The initial purchase of the land and the associated costs of opening up mining operations will cost $100 million today.The mine is expected to generate $16 million worth of ore per year for the next 12 years.At the end of the 12th year Rearden will need to spend $20 million to restore the land to its original pristine nature appearance.
-One of the IRRs for Rearden's mining operation is closest to:

• A)0%.
• B)10.6%.
• C)12.4%.
• D)72.0%.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The cost of wage-earning employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services, such as assembly line workers.

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the standard cost, demonstrating how actual labor costs differ from budgeted amounts.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials used.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of manufacturing overhead costs that do not vary with production volume, such as rent and salaries of supervisors.