Sometimes It May Be Better to Use Savings Rather Than

question 121

Multiple Choice

Sometimes it may be better to use savings rather than borrowing to make a purchase.This would be recommended when:

• A) the borrower has adequate savings.
• B) interest rates are rising.
• C) interest rates are falling.
• D) the cost of borrowing is greater than the interest earned on the savings.
• E) interest earned on savings is greater than the interest paid on the loan.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Costs

Expenses attributed to the payment of employees directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Machine Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated, used in allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate overhead costs to products or services, calculated before the period begins based on estimates of total costs and activity levels.

Direct Material

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the production process and are an integral part of the finished product.