Use the Following Information for the Next 3 Questions

question 81

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for the next 3 questions.
General Mtg. Co. budgeted fixed overhead costs of $25,000 per quarter and 1,000 units per quarter in its normal absorption costing system. Any volume variance is carried forward and closed at year end. The company experienced the following activity:
-The volume variance in quarter 1 was

• A) $2,500 Unfavorable
• B) $10,000 Unfavorable
• C) $7,500 Favorable
• D) $5,000 Favorable

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Definitions:

Present Value Factors

Multipliers used in calculating the present value of future cash flows, reflecting the time value of money.

Compound Interest

Interest calculated on the initial principal, which also includes all of the accumulated interest from previous periods on a deposit or loan.

Desired Rate

A specific target interest rate an entity aims to achieve in its financial activities.

Average Rate of Return

A financial ratio that represents the average annual profit of an investment compared to the initial investment cost, often used in capital budgeting to evaluate profitability.