Truckel, Inc The Fixed Overhead Is an Allocated Common Cost

question 52

Multiple Choice

Truckel, Inc.currently manufactures a wicket as its main product.The costs per unit are as follows: $$\begin{array} { l c } \text { Direct materials and direct labour } & \$ 11.00 \\\text { Variable overhead } & 3.00 \\\text { Fixed overhead } & \underline { 8.00} \\\text { Total } & \$ \underline { 2 2 . 0 0 }\end{array}$$ The fixed overhead is an allocated common cost.How much is the relevant cost of the wicket?

• A)$24.00
• B)$14.00
• C)$11.00
• D)$19.00

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