Based on experience, you observe the following probabilities regarding the underlying cause of an observed cost or revenue variance: the probability, p, of a nonrandom variance equals 0.10, and the probability, 1 − p, of a random variance equals 0.90. If management chooses to investigate, the total cost is $1,000 if it is concluded that the reported variance is a random fluctuation, while the total cost is $6,000 if it is concluded that the variance is the result of a nonrandom (i.e., a systematic) cause (i.e., the incremental cost to correct the variance is $5,000). On the other hand, if an observed variance is not investigated, management expects the following costs: if it is concluded that the variance is due to random causes, the cost would be $0; if it is concluded that the observed variance is due to a nonrandom (i.e., a systematic) cause, the cost would be $30,000.
Given this information, what is the indifference probability, p (i.e., the probability of a nonrandom variance that would make management indifferent between investigating and not investigating the variance)? (Round your answer to one (1) decimal place, for example, 12.3458% = 12.3%.)
A) 3.3%
B) 4.0%
C) 4.2%
D) 10.0%
E) 16.7%
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q137: Which one of the following standard cost
Q138: Which of the following is not a
Q139: Erie Co. uses machine hours to
Q140: What are the three steps in establishing
Q141: Which of the following statements regarding the
Q143: Which of the following tools is helpful
Q144: Which of the following items would be
Q145: A payoff table for variance investigation that
Q146: Carl Jones Company's master budget for the
Q147: You are provided with the following summary
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents