Bark Company Is Considering Buying a Machine for $120,000 with an Estimated

question 15

Multiple Choice

Bark Company is considering buying a machine for $120,000 with an estimated life of ten years and no salvage value.The straight-line method of depreciation will be used.The machine is expected to generate net income of $8,000 each year.The cash payback period on this investment is

• A)15 years.
• B)10 years.
• C)6 years.
• D)3 years.

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Definitions:

Machine Hours

A unit of measure representing the operational time of a machine, used in allocating costs based on how long machines are used in the production process.

Overhead

The indirect costs or expenses related to the operation of a business that are not directly tied to a specific product or service.

Job Order Cost Accounting

A method of accounting that accumulates costs for each job or project separately, often used in manufacturing or service industries.

Direct Labor Costs

Expenses associated with employees who directly contribute to the manufacturing or production of goods.