A Factory Owner in Kampala, Uganda Knows That Each Mistake

question 8

Multiple Choice

A factory owner in Kampala, Uganda knows that each mistake on a particular machine costs 200,000 Ugandan Schillings (UGX) . The probability of no mistakes on a particular day is 0.40 and 2 mistakes occur 10% of the time, 3 mistakes happen on only 1 in 20 occasions. The rest of the time there is 1 mistake. What is the expected cost of mistakes each day?

• A) UGX 160,000
• B) UGX 180,000
• C) UGX 200,000
• D) UGX 220,000

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Definitions:

Contribution Format

The contribution format is an income statement presentation that separates fixed costs from variable costs, highlighting the contribution margin.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the products sold in a company, including both materials and labor costs.

Product Costs

The costs directly attributed to the production of a product, including materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Period Costs

Expenses that are not directly attached to product production and are accounted for in the period they are incurred, such as sales and administrative expenses.