Duncan Co Sells Product P at a Price of $38 a a Unit

question 15

Multiple Choice

Duncan Co. sells product P at a price of $38 a unit. The per-unit cost data are: direct materials $8, direct labour $10, and overhead $12 (25% fixed and 75% variable) . Wolff has sufficient capacity to accept a special order for 40,000 units just received. Selling costs associated with this order would be $3 per unit.
At a selling price of $33 per unit, the operating income will:

• A) Increase by $60,000
• B) Increase by $80,000
• C) Increase by $120,000
• D) Increase by $160,000

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Definitions:

Production Budget

An estimate of the total cost of production, including raw materials, labor, and overhead, for a specific period.

Cash Budget

A detailed plan that estimates the cash inflows and outflows over a specific period, used for managing liquidity and ensuring solvency.

Direct Materials Budget

A financial plan that estimates the raw materials needed to meet production goals and the costs associated with purchasing them.

Ending Direct Materials

The value of materials that are available for use at the end of a specific accounting period, after accounting for beginning inventory and any purchases or usage during the period.