The Operations Manager for a Local Bus Company Wants to Decide

question 98

Multiple Choice

The operations manager for a local bus company wants to decide whether he should purchase a small, medium, or large new bus for his company. He estimates that the annual profits (in $000) will vary depending upon whether passenger demand is low, medium, or high, as follows:

If he feels the chances of low, medium, and high demand are 30 percent, 30 percent, and 40 percent respectively, what is the expected annual profit for the bus that he will decide to purchase?

• A)$15,000
• B)$61,000
• C)$69,000
• D)$72,000
• E)$87,000

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Definitions:

Raw Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of raw materials used in production and the estimated quantity, which can indicate inefficiencies or savings in material usage.

Materials Quantity Variance

The variance between the real amount of materials consumed in the manufacturing process and the anticipated amount, with this difference being multiplied by the per unit standard cost.

Milk Chocolate

A type of chocolate that includes milk powder or condensed milk, giving it a milder flavor and creamier texture than dark chocolate.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard hourly wage rate.