Job-Order Costing and Decision Making [LO2-1, LO2-2, LO2-3]

Answer:

• As explained below, with the individual’s score in the 0.03125 fraction of top candidates, they can anticipate securing a position.

Explanation:

Utilizing Chebyshev’s Theorem is key.

This theorem is valid for any dataset, irrespective of its shape.

Chebyshev's Theorem states that at least 1−1/k² of the data falls within k standard deviations from the mean.

For this data set, the specifics are:

• mean: 60
• standard deviation: 6
• score: 84

The number of standard deviations that 84 is from the mean can be calculated as:

• k = (score - mean) / standard deviation
• k = (84 - 60) / 6 = 24 / 6 = 4

Hence, the individual’s score is 4 standard deviations above the mean.

How significant is this?

According to Chebyshev’s Theorem, at least 1−1/k² of the data is within k standard deviations from the mean. Setting k = 4 gives us:

• 1 - 1/4² = 1 - 1/16 = 0.9375

• This implies that half of 1 - 0.9375 exceed k = 4: 0.03125

• Consequently, 1 - 0.03125 is below k = 4: 0.96875

With 70 job openings and 1,000 applicants, the ratio is 70/1,000 = 0.07, indicating the company seeks the top 0.07 of applicants.

Given the individual scores in the top 0.03125 of applicants, they can expect to obtain a job.

Response:

• Impuesto sobre ventas a pagar

• FICA-impuestos de seguridad social a pagar que vencen en 40 días

• Clarificación:

Los Pasivos Corrientes se refieren a obligaciones que deben ser pagadas en un período de 12 meses. Todo lo que sea mayor se clasifica como Pasivo a Largo Plazo. Según los elementos enlistados, los pasivos corrientes serán;

Impuesto sobre ventas a pagar, que son los tributos que el gobierno cobra sobre bienes y servicios, siendo responsabilidad de la empresa su recaudación y remisión puntual al gobierno. Esto es considerado pasivo corriente ya que se remiten con relativa frecuencia.

Los impuestos de seguridad social FICA pendientes por 40 días también son un pasivo corriente debido a su período de tiempo inferior a un año.

Una parte de un préstamo a largo plazo que vence en un mes también se clasifica como corriente por su vencimiento cercano.

Answer:

To begin with, we require a discount rate; in researching similar questions, I found that the discount rates ranged from 4% to 8%, so I opted for 6%.

The company has two options: continue operating in a competitive market or reduce its prices to eliminate competition.

Utilizing the perpetuity formula, the present value for the first option is calculated as follows: = $10,000,000 / 0.06 = $166,666,667

For the second option, the present value is:

PV of price reduction = $1,000,000,000 / 1.06 = $943,396,226 plus the present value of future net income

The present value of future net income = $50,000,000 / 0.06 = $833,333,333, but this figure must be discounted as the terminal value relates to the end of the current year, not now: $833,333,333 / 1.06 = $786,163,552

Consequently, the NPV associated with lowering prices is $786,163,552 - $943,396,226 = -$157,232,674, indicating this is certainly not a favorable plan.

Answer:

the absorption costing net operating income from the previous year was $41,200

Explanation:

The Absorption Costing Net Operating Income for the last year is calculated by reconciling the Variable Costing Income to the Absorption Costing Income.

Calculation of Absorption Costing Net Operating Income

Variable Costing Income                                             $52,400

Less Decrease in Inventory ( 1,400 × $8)                   ($11,200)  

Absorption Costing Net Operating Income               $41,200

Absorption Costing Net Operating Income will be lower than Variable Costing Income.