Figure 16-4
Villafane, SA Following Are the Actual Costs of Producing 35,000 Decals: 1,000

question 22

Multiple Choice

Figure 16-4
Villafane, SA., has done a cost analysis for its production of decals. The following activities and cost drivers have been developed: $\begin{array}{ll}\text { Activity } & \text { Cost Formula } \\\text { Design } & £ 5,000+£ 0.05 \text { per machine hour } \\\text { Machining } & £ 25,000+£ 0.01 \text { per machine hour } \\\text { Setups } & £ 35 \text { per batch } \\\text { Purchasing } & £ 50+£ 15 \text { per purchase order }\end{array}$ Following are the actual costs of producing 35,000 decals: 1,000 machine hours; 5 batches; 30 purchase orders $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Design } & £ 5,080 \\\text { Machining } & ? \\\text { Setups } & ? \\\text { Purchasing } & £ 600\end{array}$ The following variances were given in the activity performance report: $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Design } & ? \\\text { Machining } & £ 40 \mathrm{~F} \\\text { Setups } & £ 15 \mathrm{~F} \\\text { Purchasing } & ?\end{array}$
-Refer to Figure 16-4. What is the activity variance for purchasing?

• A)£500 U
• B)£100 U
• C)£50 U
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Prices of Inputs

This term describes the cost of resources used in the production of goods and services, such as raw materials, labor, and machinery.

Hourly Price

The cost or price of something for each hour it is used, produced, or provided.

Production Technology

Refers to the methods, equipment, and processes used to produce goods and services.

Capital Intensive

An industry or business that requires large amounts of money and resources (such as machinery or equipment) to produce goods or services.