Mario's Delivery Van Is Completely Destroyed When a Tree Fell

question 71

Multiple Choice

Mario's delivery van is completely destroyed when a tree fell on it. Mario's insurance company pays him $11,000 for the accident. The van cost $20,000 three years ago. Tax depreciation deductions of $6,000 have been taken to date. The "Blue Book value" (i.e., fair market value) of the van is $12,000 on the accident date. What is Mario's casualty loss on the van?

• A)$- 0 -
• B)$ 1,000
• C)$ 3,000
• D)$ 8,000
• E)$13,000

Understand the benefits and impacts of effective sourcing decisions.

Apply concepts of supply chain management to real-world scenarios.

Analyze demand distributions to make informed supply chain decisions.

Calculate expected understock quantities in supply chain scenarios.

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Definitions:

Marginal Subcontracting Cost

Marginal subcontracting cost refers to the additional expense incurred by a company to subcontract one more unit of production or service, often considered when evaluating outsourcing options.

Layoff Cost

Expenses incurred by an organization due to the termination of employees, including severance pay and benefits continuation.

Hiring And Training Cost

The expenses associated with recruiting, hiring, and training new employees.

Regular Time Cost

The cost associated with labor during normal working hours, excluding overtime or premium pay rates.