During Its First Year of Operations, Forrest Company Paid $47,290

question 93

Multiple Choice

During its first year of operations, Forrest Company paid $47,290 for direct materials and $50,700 in wages for production workers. Lease payments, utility costs, and depreciation on factory equipment totaled $14,300. General, selling, and administrative expenses were $20,700. The average cost to produce one unit was $5.70. How many units were produced during the period?

• A) 20,823
• B) 19,700
• C) 23,332
• D) None of these.

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Definitions:

Equity Multiplier

A financial ratio that measures a company's use of debt financing by comparing total assets to shareholders' equity.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the available short-term assets to cover short-term debts.

Book Value

The value of an asset as recorded on the balance sheet, calculated as the cost of an asset minus accumulated depreciation.

Acid-test Ratio

Acid-test ratio is a financial metric that measures a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its quick assets (cash, marketable securities, and current receivables) without selling any inventory.