Mario's Delivery Van Is Completely Destroyed When a Tree Fell

question 71

Multiple Choice

Mario's delivery van is completely destroyed when a tree fell on it. Mario's insurance company pays him $11,000 for the accident. The van cost $20,000 three years ago. Tax depreciation deductions of $6,000 have been taken to date. The "Blue Book value" (i.e., fair market value) of the van is $12,000 on the accident date. What is Mario's casualty loss on the van?

• A)$- 0 -
• B)$ 1,000
• C)$ 3,000
• D)$ 8,000
• E)$13,000

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Definitions:

Labor Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours planned, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Worker Fatigue

Worker fatigue refers to the physical and mental exhaustion that can decrease employee performance, potentially leading to mistakes and accidents.

Misallocation

The inefficient distribution or use of resources in a manner that does not maximize efficiency or value.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity of materials supposed to be used, multiplied by the standard cost per unit.