The Consumer Price Index (1982-1984 = 100) in 2016 Was

question 26

Multiple Choice

The Consumer Price Index (1982-1984 = 100) in 2016 was about 237.1. The CPI in 1930 (same base) was 16.7. The New York Yankees paid Babe Ruth $80,000 in 1930, an enormous salary for an athlete in those days. The buying power of the Babe's salary in 2016 dollars is about:

• A) $594,042.
• B) $1,077,365.
• C) $1,135,808.
• D) $16,656,000.
• E) $17,992,000.

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Definitions:

Job-Order Costing System

A cost accounting system in which costs are assigned to specific jobs or batches, used in manufacturing and services.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate estimated overhead costs to products or services, based on a chosen activity base like labor hours or machine hours.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total number of hours worked by employees that are directly involved in the manufacturing process.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A calculated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a projected level of activity.