Putnam Distributors Is Contemplating Whether or Not to Accept a Special

question 90

Multiple Choice

Putnam Distributors is contemplating whether or not to accept a special order. Putnam wishes to have after-tax cash receipts of $54,000 if they accept the order. If Putnam has a tax rate of 40%, what is the price the customer should be charged for their order?

• A) $32,400
• B) $21,600
• C) $90,000
• D) $54,000

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Price

The cost of raw materials and components required to produce a finished product.

Quantity Variances

The difference between the expected and actual amount of materials or resources used in a production process, often in reference to budgeting and cost control.

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, often analyzed to manage and control production costs.

Time Variance

The difference between the planned amount of time to complete a project or task and the actual time taken.