The MakeStuff Company's Earnings Stream Is Highly Dependent on the Cost

question 37

Multiple Choice

The MakeStuff Company's earnings stream is highly dependent on the cost of a key commodity input. Management believes taxable earnings will be $100,000 if the input price is low, taxable earnings will be $50,000 if the input price is at a moderate level, but earnings will be zero if the input price is high. Management sees these outcomes as being equally likely. The company pays a 15% tax rate on the first $50,000 of taxable earnings, and a 25% rate on all earnings above $50,000.
-What is MakeStuff's after-tax earnings if it can lock in the moderate price level for sure?

• A) $50,000
• B) $42,500
• C) $80,000
• D) $40,333

Compare customer interaction levels between manufacturing processes and services.

Understand the nature of ethical and social dilemmas in business from conflicting stakeholder perspectives.

Identify the critical decision areas of operations management.

Gain insight into trends and challenges in achieving productivity growth.

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