A New Product, an Automated Crepe Maker, Is Being Introduced

question 47

Multiple Choice

A new product, an automated crepe maker, is being introduced at Knutt Corporation. At a selling price of $59 per unit, management projects sales of 70,000 units. Launching the crepe maker as a new product would require an investment of $500,000. The desired return on investment is 12%. The target cost per crepe maker is closest to:

• A) $59.00
• B) $66.08
• C) $58.14
• D) $65.12

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Definitions:

Variable

An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change.

Machine Hours

A measure of production time, calculated by the total hours machines are in operation over a set period.

Under-Applied Overhead

A situation where the allocated overhead costs are less than the actual overhead incurred.

Over-Applied Overhead

A situation in cost accounting where the allocated overhead for a period exceeds the actual overhead costs incurred.