An Asset Was Purchased for $12,000

question 10

Multiple Choice

An asset was purchased for $12,000.The asset's estimated useful life was 5 years,and its residual value was $2,000.Straight-line depreciation was used.
-How much gain or loss is reported if the asset is sold for $400 at the end of the fifth year?

• A) $1,600 gain
• B) $500 gain
• C) No gain or loss
• D) $1,600 loss

Estimate budgeted costs based on historical data and expected changes in the level of activity.

Differentiate between discretionary fixed costs and committed fixed costs and their impact on long-term planning.

Comprehend the concept of the relevant range and its importance in cost behavior analysis.

Understand and apply the cost formula equation in predicting future costs.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that vary depending on the amount of goods produced or the scale of operations in a business.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of goods or services produced by a business within a certain period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

High-low Method

A technique used in cost accounting to estimate variable and fixed costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary in proportion to the level of production or business activity, such as materials and direct labor.