Octo Corppurchases a Building for Use in Its Business at a a Cost

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Multiple Choice

Octo Corp.purchases a building for use in its business at a cost of $100,000.The building was built in 1930 and needs substantial work so it can be used.Octo spends $150,000 on qualifying renovations.Octo will earn a rehabilitation credit of

• A)$15,000.
• B)$25,000.
• C)$5,000.
• D)$30,000.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in levels of production or activity, such as materials and labor.

Rate Variance

The difference between the actual rate paid for something and the expected or standard rate, often used in budgeting and accounting.

Standard Machine-Hours

The predetermined amount of machine time expected to be used for a specific process or production activity, used for costing and efficiency measures.

Fixed Overhead

Fixed expenditures that are unaffected by production or sales volume, like rental fees, employee salaries, and insurance policies.