Use the Following to Answer Question

question 49

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question:
-(Table: Cakes) Use Table: Cakes.Pat is opening a bakery to make and sell special birthday cakes.She is trying to decide how many mixers to purchase.Her estimated fixed and average variable costs if she purchases 1,2,or 3 mixers are shown in the table.Assume that average variable costs do not vary with the quantity of output.If Pat purchases 3 mixers and bakes 400 cakes per day,what is her average fixed cost?

• A)$0.05
• B)$2.50
• C)$5.00
• D)$6.25

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Definitions:

Process Manufacturers

Companies that produce goods in bulk by combining ingredients or raw materials through a sequence of measured steps.

Continuous Flow

A production process that operates without any interruptions, producing goods at a constant rate.

Weighted-Average Method

This is a cost accounting method that calculates inventory cost by taking the weighted average of all units available for sale during the accounting period.

Work in Process Inventory

The value of goods in various stages of production but not yet completed; includes materials, labor, and overhead costs incurred so far.