Franklin,Inc

question 83

Multiple Choice

Franklin,Inc.has two divisions,Seward and Charles.Following is the income statement for the previous year: Of the total fixed costs,$300,000 are common fixed costs that are allocated equally between the divisions.What would Franklin's profit margin be if Charles were dropped?

• A)$60,000
• B)$80,000
• C)$100,000
• D)$230,000

Understand the application and implications of the profit maximising model.

Learn the concepts of price elasticity and its impact on pricing strategies.

Understand and calculate the target profit in pricing decisions.

Understand cost-plus pricing strategies and how markup percentages are calculated from total variable costs and full costs.

---

Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A financial recording technique that incorporates all expenses related to production, such as direct materials, direct labor, and variable as well as fixed manufacturing overhead costs, into the product's cost.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost (direct materials, direct labor, and overhead) assigned to a single unit of product.

Segment CM Ratio

The ratio of a business segment's contribution margin to its sales, indicating the profitability and efficiency of that segment.

Traceable Fixed Expenses

Fixed costs that can be directly associated with a specific department or product.