Fickle Factory Ltd Produces Unique Large Ceramic Frogs Total Fixed Overhead for the Year Is Estimated to Be

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Fickle Factory Ltd produces unique large ceramic frogs. The accountant has collected the following information regarding standard costs. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Praductim Input } & \text { Standard Cast } \\\hline \text { Direct Materials } & \begin{array} { l } 2\text { kilos of raw material } \\\text { Each kilo } = \$ 5\end{array} \\\hline \text { Direct Labour } & \begin{array} { l } \text { 1 hour } \\\text { Direct Labour is charged at } \$ 10 \text { per hour }\end{array} \\\hline \text { Variable Overhead } & \$ 2 \text { per direct labour hour } \\\hline \text { Fixed Overhead } & \$ 4 \text { per frog } \\\hline\end{array}$$ Total fixed overhead for the year is estimated to be $80,000. The selling price for each frog is $45.
Calculate the standard cost for one frog.

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Definitions:

Spoilage

Products or materials that have become unfit for sale or use, often leading to financial loss for a business.

Bruising

Physical damage that appears on the skin or body tissues as a result of blunt impact, characterized by discoloration and swelling.

Overhead

The ongoing administrative and operational costs of running a business that are not directly attributable to the production of goods or services.

Operating Profit

Income generated from the principal activities of a company, not including interest and tax deductions.