A Business Operated at 100% of Capacity During Its First

question 24

Multiple Choice

A business operated at 100% of capacity during its first month and incurred the following costs: If 1,000 units remain unsold at the end of the month and sales total $150,000 for the month, what is the amount of the contribution margin that would be reported on the variable costing income statement?

• A) $51,400
• B) $52,000
• C) $54,000
• D) $53,000

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Definitions:

Cash Collections

The process of gathering all cash received from sales, services, or other sources.

Cash Budget

A forecast of cash inflows and outflows over a specific period, used for cash management.

Cash Receipts

The collection of money, typically in the form of cash or checks, by a business from its customers for goods or services provided.

Cash Disbursements

Outflows of cash for expenses, purchase of assets, or repayment of debt by a business within a given period.