You Are Considering Investing in a Piece of Equipment to Implement

question 188

Multiple Choice

You are considering investing in a piece of equipment to implement a cost-cutting proposal. The pre-tax cost reduction is expected to equal $41.67 for each of the three years of the project's life.
The equipment has an initial cost of $125 and belongs in a 20% CCA class. Assume a 34% tax
Bracket, a discount rate of 15%, and a salvage value of zero.
What is the annual after-tax cost reduction for the project?

• A) $14.17
• B) $27.50
• C) $41.67
• D) $63.14
• E) $69.17

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Definitions:

Underapplied

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead cost is less than the actual overhead incurred.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to assign manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production, based on a specific activity base such as labor hours.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly traced to the production of goods, distinct because they are an integral part of the finished product.