Scenario 19

question 149

Multiple Choice

Scenario 19.1 Use the following to answer the questions.
Concession Supply sells hotdogs, buns, and nacho ingredients to several major league ballparks across the country. Currently, Concession Supply has the following pricing information for one case of hotdogs sold at Wrigley Field: Total fixed costs = $1,200, Selling price = $16, and Variable costs = $6.
Refer to Scenario 19.1. To break even, Concession Supply should sell ____ cases of hot dogs per day at Wrigley Field.

• A) 13
• B) 120
• C) 40
• D) 200
• E) 60

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Definitions:

Percent of Receivables Method

A method used in accounting to estimate bad debts expense based on a percentage of accounts receivable judged to be uncollectible.

Unadjusted Trial Balance

A financial report that shows the balances of all accounts, including assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expenses before any adjustments are made for the accounting period.

Bad Debts Expense

An expense reported on the income statement reflecting the cost of accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect.

Factoring Fee Expense

A cost incurred by a business when it sells its accounts receivable to a third party (the factor) at a discount.