The Management of Nebraska Corporation Is Considering the Purchase of a New

question 81

Multiple Choice

The management of Nebraska Corporation is considering the purchase of a new machine costing $490,000. The company's desired rate of return is 10%. The present value factors for $1 at compound interest of 10% for 1 through 5 years are 0.909, 0.826, 0.751, 0.683, and 0.621, respectively. In addition to the foregoing information, use the following data in determining the acceptability: The average rate of return for this investment is

• A) 18%
• B) 16%
• C) 58%
• D) 10%

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Definitions:

Markup

An additional cost placed on the buying price of merchandise to offset running costs and achieve profits.

Absorption Costing

An approach to costing that encompasses all costs associated with manufacturing such as direct materials, direct labor, along with variable and fixed overheads, within the per unit cost of products.

Cost-plus Pricing

A pricing strategy where the selling price is determined by adding a specific markup to a product's unit cost.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

These are the combined costs associated with the general operations of a business that are not directly tied to producing goods or services, including expenses like salaries, rent, and utilities.