Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 221

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
-(Table: Variable Costs for Lots) Look at the table Variable Costs for Lots. During the winter, Alexa runs a snow-clearing service in a perfectly competitive industry. Assume that costs are constant in each interval; that is, the variable cost of clearing anywhere from 1 through 10 lots is $200. Her only fixed cost is $1,000 for a snowplow. Her variable costs include fuel, her time, and hot coffee. If the price to clear a lot is $30, how many lots should Alexa clear?

• A) 50
• B) 40
• C) 30
• D) 20

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable costs (costs that change with production levels) in product costs.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that allocates all manufacturing costs, including both fixed and variable costs, to the product, used for external financial reporting and tax purposes.

Contribution Format

A type of income statement format that separates fixed costs from variable costs to highlight the contribution margin.

Income Statement

A financial report that shows a company’s revenues, expenses, and net income over a specific period, illustrating the company’s financial performance.