The Accountant at Reber Company Has Determined That Income Before

question 171

Multiple Choice

The accountant at Reber Company has determined that income before income taxes amounted to $6,750 using the FIFO costing assumption. If the income tax rate is 30% and the amount of income taxes paid would be $315 greater if the average-cost assumption were used, what would be the amount of income before taxes under the average-cost assumption?

• A) $7,065
• B) $7,800
• C) $6,015
• D) $6,435

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the maximum price consumers are willing to pay and the actual price they do pay.

Lois's Consumer Surplus

Generally refers to a consumer surplus but appears to erroneously attribute it to an individual named Lois; consumer surplus is the difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service versus what they actually pay.

Willingness to Pay

The maximum amount an individual is prepared to spend for acquiring a good or service, reflecting their valuation of the item.

Consuming Benefit

Consuming benefit pertains to the utility or satisfaction a consumer derives from purchasing and using a product or service.