Use the Information Given Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 23

Multiple Choice

Use the information given below to answer the following questions:
During the year, Grasso Ltd sold 2000 items at $30 each. The cost price of the items was $22 each. Operating expenses totalled $7000 and income tax expense was $4000.
-What was the operating profit before tax of Grasso Ltd for the year?

• A) $53 000
• B) $16 000
• C) $9000
• D) $5000.

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Definitions:

Budgeted Direct Labor Cost

The estimated cost of labor directly involved in the production process, as planned in the budget.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the estimated cost, indicating how well labor costs were controlled.

Direct Labor-hours

The complete tally of hours that workers, directly involved in making products or providing services, spend working.

Actual Direct Labor Cost

The total expense of labor directly involved in the production of goods or services, as it actually occurred.