A Company with $70,000 in Current Assets and $50,000 in Current

question 113

Multiple Choice

A company with $70,000 in current assets and $50,000 in current liabilities pays a $1,000 current liability. As a result of this transaction, the current ratio and working capital will

• A) both decrease
• B) both increase
• C) increase and remain the same, respectively
• D) remain the same and decrease, respectively

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Time Variance

The difference between the estimated time to complete a task and the actual time taken, affecting cost management in manufacturing.

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, calculated for a specific period.

Total Cost Variance

This refers to the difference between the budgeted or standard cost of production and the actual cost incurred.

Factory Overhead Cost

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct materials and direct labor. These can include utilities, maintenance, and salaries of non-direct labor employees.