Harrison Carpets Incurred the Following Costs for March When 3,000

question 85

Multiple Choice

Harrison Carpets incurred the following costs for March when 3,000 square feet of carpet were produced and sold:
- $18,500 for nylon thread used on carpet
- $5,000 for scotch guard for carpet
- $7,200 for jute backing to reinforce the carpet
- $6,800 for glue to be used in the manufacturing process
- $13,000 for insurance (half for administrative activities, half for production activities)
- $9,000 for production employees' wages
- $6,500 for rent and utilities in the factory
How much are total variable costs if 3,500 square feet of carpet are produced and sold in April?

• A)$77,000
• B)$46,500
• C)$54,250
• D)$43,750

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