Finch Company began its operations on March 31 of the current year. Finch has the following projected costs:

April May June
Manufacturing costs* $157,400 $193,400 $200,500
Insurance expense** 1,180 1,180 1,180
Depreciation expense 2,140 2,140 2,140
Property tax expense*** 450 450 450
*Of the manufacturing costs, three-fourths are paid for in the month they are incurred; one-fourth is paid in the following month.
**Insurance expense is $1,180 a month; however, the insurance is paid four times yearly in the first month of the quarter, (i. e., January, April, July, and October).
***Property tax is paid once a year in November.

The cash payments expected for Finch Company in the month of May are

a.$223,750

b.$184,400

c.$145,050

d.$39,350

b.$184,400

Explanation:

Finch Company

                                          April         May                 June

Manufacturing costs*    $157,400      $193,400        $200,500

Payment of April 1/4                            $ 39350

Payment of May 3/4                             $145050

Insurance expense,Depreciation expense , Property tax expense,None of these will be paid in the month of May .

The insurance is paid four times yearly in the first month of the quarter, (i.e., January, April, July, and October).

Depreciation is not paid . It is deducted from the value of the asset.

Property tax is paid once a year in November.

Total Payments in May are   $ 39350 +$145050= $184,400

Choice B is the correct answer.

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