The DesMaris Company Had the Following Income Statement for the Month

question 21

Multiple Choice

The DesMaris Company had the following income statement for the month of November 2018: $\begin{array}{c} \text { DesMaris Company}\\ \text { Income Statement}\\ \text { For the Month of November 2018}\\ \begin{array}{llcc} \text { Sales \( (\$ 60 \times 10,000) \) } &&\$600,000\\\text { Cost of goods sold: }\\ \text { Direct material \( \mathrm{s}(\$ 12 \times 10,000) \) } &\$120,000\\ \text {Direct labor \( (\$ 9 \times 10,000) \) } &\$90,000\\ \text { Variable factory overhead \( (\$ 7.50 \times 10,000) \) } &75,000\\ \text {Fixed factory overhead } &120,000&405,000\\ \text { Gross profit } &&\$195,000\\ \text { Selling and administrative expenses: } &&\$195,000\\ \text { Variable \( (\$ 1.50 \times 10,000) \) } &\$15,000\\ \text {Fixed } & \underline{90,000}& \underline{105,000}\\ \text {Operating income } && \underline{\$90,000}\\\end{array} \end{array}$


If the monthly sales volume increases by 450 units, DesMaris Company's monthly profits will increase by

• A)$13,500.00.
• B)$1,282.50.
• C)$9,450.00.
• D)$14,175.00.

Distinguish between the costs that are capitalized and those that are expensed when incurred.

Know the components and subdivisions of plant assets.

Comprehend the impact of additions, improvements, and ordinary repairs on asset valuation and depreciation.

Understand the criteria for including interest in the acquisition cost of plant assets.

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Definitions:

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Consumer Price Index

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Consumer Price Index

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