Don and Diane Are Updating Their Financial Plan and Are

question 72

Essay

Don and Diane are updating their financial plan and are concerned that they might not have enough life insurance coverage for their family,which includes two children,ages 5 and 9.They have determined that their annual income is $65,000 and their net worth is now $150,000.Using the easy method,calculate the amount of life insurance they should carry.

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Definitions:

Departmental Predetermined Rates

These are rates used to allocate indirect costs to various departments based on estimated overhead and expected activity.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time machinery is in operation, used in manufacturing to allocate costs based on machine usage.

Overhead Rate

The rate at which overhead costs are allocated to products or services, typically based on direct labor hours, machine hours, or another allocation base.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked directly on manufacturing goods or providing services.