Refer to Scenario 9

question 217

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 9.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
SCENARIO 9.5: Investors put up $520,000 to construct a building and purchase all equipment for a new restaurant. The investors expect to earn a minimum return of 10 percent on their investment. The restaurant is open 52 weeks per year and serves 900 meals per week. The fixed costs are spread over the 52 weeks (i.e. prorated weekly) . Included in the fixed costs is the 10% return to the investors and $1,000 per week in other fixed costs. Variable costs include $1,000 in weekly wages and $600 per week for materials, electricity, etc. The restaurant charges $3 on average per meal.
-Refer to Scenario 9.5. The weekly economic profit is

• A) $1,000.
• B) $0.
• C) -$900.
• D) -$3,600.

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Definitions:

Standard Direct Materials Quantity

The amount of raw materials budgeted to be used in the production of goods, based on efficiency standards.

Waste And Spoilage

Materials or products that are lost, unusable, or less valuable due to inefficiencies or defects in the production process.

Direct Labor Quantity Standard

The amount of labor hours expected to be required to produce one unit of a product.

Wasted Time

Time that is not utilized effectively or productively in a business setting.