Suppose That You Could Either Prepare Your Own Tax Return

question 433

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you could either prepare your own tax return in 8 hours or hire a tax specialist to prepare it for you in 2 hours. You value your time at$20.00an hour; the tax specialist will charge you $45 an hour. The opportunity cost of preparing your own tax return is

• A)$250.
• B)$45.
• C)$90.
• D)$160.

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Definitions:

Machine Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated in the production of goods.

Allocation Base

A criterion or standard used to distribute overhead costs among various products, services, or departments within a business.

Departmental Overhead Rate

The rate at which indirect costs are allocated to products or services based on department-specific activities.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees that can be directly attributed to the production of goods or services.