Newham Corporation Produces and Sells Two Products

question 118

Multiple Choice

Newham Corporation produces and sells two products. In the most recent month, Product R10L had sales of $28,000 and variable expenses of $6,440. Product X96N had sales of $22,000 and variable expenses of $7,560. The fixed expenses of the entire company were $32,710. The break-even point for the entire company is closest to:

• A) $32,710
• B) $45,431
• C) $46,710
• D) $17,290

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Definitions:

Indirect Labor Costs

Expenses for labor that supports the production process but is not directly involved in the creation of the product or service.

Overhead Applied

The portion of overhead costs allocated to the production of goods based on a predetermined rate.

Manufacturing Overhead

All the indirect costs associated with the production process, including utilities, maintenance, and salaries of non-direct labor.

Depreciation Expense

The allocated portion of the cost of a tangible fixed asset that is considered used up or consumed during its period of use in business operations.