Which One of the Following Statements Is Correct About a Floating

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is correct about a floating interest rate loan if the interest rate is defined as "Prime plus 1 percent"? The interest rate:

• A) is set to vary at a rate equal to the prime rate plus 1 percent.
• B) can fluctuate up to a maximum of 1% above the current prime rate over the life of the loan.
• C) will be fixed at the current prime rate plus 1 percent.
• D) will vary with the prime rate but changes will only occur in 1 percent intervals.

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the budgeted or standard cost, attributable to paying a higher or lower wage rate than anticipated.

Variable Overhead

Costs of production that fluctuate with the level of output, such as utilities or raw materials.

Direct Labor-hours

Represents the total hours worked directly on the production of goods, important for calculating the labor cost per unit.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the standard or expected cost, often analyzed in cost accounting.