Refer to the Following Information to Answer the Following Questions

question 28

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following information to answer the following questions.
Two firms both emit a pollutant,and the government wants to reduce emissions of this pollutant.Each firm can choose to emit up to six units.As firms reduce emissions,there is a marginal cost per unit.This data is presented in the accompanying table.

-The government allocates three allowances to each firm,where each allowance allows one unit to be emitted.If both firms now emit three units each,the total cost of reducing emissions for Firm 1 is ________ and the total cost of reducing emissions for Firm 2 is ________.

• A) $30; $60
• B) $180; $360
• C) $120; $240
• D) $60; $120
• E) $30; $60.

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Definitions:

Carrying Amount

The book value of an asset or liability on a company's balance sheet, calculated as the original cost minus accumulated depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Carrying Value

The net amount at which an asset or liability is valued in the balance sheet, considering factors like depreciation, amortization, or impairment charges.

Bond Redemption

The process in which a bond issuer returns the bond's principal amount to the bondholders and terminates the bond.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation or amortization by evenly distributing the cost of an asset over its useful life.