Answer
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Explanation
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Scenario 2 would be correct
Answer:
$8.20/Direct Labor hours
Explanation:
Cost of performing engine repair work = Shop and repair equipment depreciation + Shop supervisor salaries + Shop property taxes + Shop supplies
Cost of performing engine repair work = $40,000 + $133,000 + $22,000 + $10,000
Cost of performing engine repair work = $205,000
Direct Labor Hours = Direct Labor/Direct Labor rate
Direct Labor Hours = 500,000/$20 per hour
Direct Labor Hours = 25,000 hours
Predetermined shop overhead rate per direct labor hour = $205,000 / 25,000 Hours = $8.20/Direct Labor hours
Answer: No, this was merely Carl's opinion.
Explanation:
Labelling a statement as an opinion generally protects the person who said it from defamation suits however this is not always the case.
If the opinion is based on disclosed and well known facts, the action is free of defamatory or libel charges.
This seems to be the case in this scenario as his column seems to be based on the performances for the year.
Bottomline is, Stella cannot sue Carl for libel as it is his opinion.
