What APR Is Being Earned on a Deposit of $5,000

question 20

Multiple Choice

What APR is being earned on a deposit of $5,000 made 10 years ago today if the deposit is worth $9,848.21 today? The deposit pays interest semiannually.

• A) 3.56%
• B) 6.76%
• C) 6.89%
• D) 7.12%

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that vary with the level of production output, such as utilities and maintenance expenses.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and its budgeted (or standard) cost, often arising from paying different wages than anticipated.

Flexible Budget Variance

A financial performance measure that compares actual results with expected outcomes based on different levels of production or sales activity.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in volume or activity, providing a more accurate comparison to actual results.