Mr. A works in a manufacturing company where he is paid bonus according to the Halsey 50% plan, besides the normal wages. The relevant data is as…

CA Intermediate · Cost and Management Accounting · RTP · May 2025
Mr. A works in a manufacturing company where he is paid bonus according to the Halsey 50% plan, besides the normal wages. The relevant data is as below: Time Rate (per hour) 100 Time allowed 10 hours Time taken 5 hours Time saved 5 hours Mr. A believes that his bonus under Halsey system is getting reduced by 50%, thus intending to shift towards Rowan Premium Plan. You are required to CALCULATE the total earnings of Mr. A as per Halsey plan and Rowan Premium plan & ENUMERATE the reason for difference in both the earnings.
(A) Total earnings as per Halsey plan-500 and as per Rowan Premium plan-750. Earnings under Halsey Plan is lower than that of Rowan Premium plan as the bonus is getting reduced by 50%.
(B) Total earnings as per Halsey plan-750 and as per Rowan Premium plan-500. Earnings under Rowan Premium plan is lower than that of Halsey plan as the actual time taken is 50% of the time allowed.
(C) Total earnings as per Halsey plan-750 and as per Rowan Premium plan-750. When the actual time taken is 50% of the time allowed, the earnings under Halsey and Rowan Plans are equal.
(D) Total earnings as per Halsey plan-250 and as per Rowan Premium plan-250. Total earnings under both the Plans are equal as the time taken under both the plans are same.

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Correct Answer: Option (C)

Total earnings as per Halsey plan-750 and as per Rowan Premium plan-750. When the actual time taken is 50% of the time allowed, the earnings under Halsey and Rowan Plans are equal.

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