Answer:
The correct answer is A.
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Refurbishing materials:
Variable cost= $600
Fixed costs= $18,800
Estimated cost= 600*35 + 18,800= $39,800
Actual cost= 600*32 + 18,800= $38,000
Refurbishing activity variance= Estimated - actual cost
Refurbishing activity variance= 39,800 - 38,000= 1,800 favorable
 
        
             
        
        
        
 The amount of compensation expense Crane should record for 2017 under the fair value method is $207000
<u>Solution:</u>
From the given,
Stock options for 63000 shares
$10 par value common stock
$25 per share and the option price was $20
Total compensation expense = $627000
On calculating we get,

We can conclude that there is $207,000 decrease. Therefore, the correct answer is option c.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
-$1,562.50
Explanation:
Calculation to determine The highest net profit possible for the speculator based 
Premium of the option = $.05 per unit * (31,250 units) 
Premium of the option= -$1,562.50
Therefore Based on the information given and the above calculation The HIGHEST NET PROFIT that will be possible for the speculator will be -$1,562.50