Symphonix Corporation Is Preparing Its Annual Budget Under Activity-Based Costing (ABC), the Inspection Cost Assigned to One

question 109

Multiple Choice

Symphonix Corporation is preparing its annual budget. As part of its analysis of the contribution of individual products to overall profitability, the controller estimates the amount of overhead that should be assigned to the individual product lines. Budgeted inspection costs are $12,000. Additional information is as follows: $$\begin{array} { l c c } & \text { Small Pumps } & \text { Large Pumps } \\ \text { Units inspected } & 120 & 120 \\\text { Hours spent inspecting } & 2.5 & 17.5 \\\text { Direct labor hours per unit } & 2 & 2\end{array}$$ Under activity-based costing (ABC) , the inspection cost assigned to one large pump would be:

• A) $100
• B) $5.00
• C) $87.50
• D) $12.50

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