If There Is Excess Capacity, the Minimum Acceptable Price for a Special

question 24

Multiple Choice

If there is excess capacity, the minimum acceptable price for a special order must cover

• A)variable costs associated with the special order.
• B)variable and fixed manufacturing costs associated with the special order.
• C)variable and incremental fixed costs associated with the special order.
• D)variable costs and incremental fixed costs associated with the special order plus the contribution margin usually earned on regular units.

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Definitions:

Incremental Revenues

Additional income generated from a new project or decision, above and beyond existing revenues.

Incremental Variable Costs

Costs that vary with the level of output or activity, changing as the quantity produced changes.

Fully Depreciated

A status of an asset whose entire cost has been expensed with respect to depreciation, leaving its book value at zero except for salvage value, if any.

Excess Capacity

A situation where a company can produce more goods or services than currently demanded by its market.