Dotterel Corporation Uses the Variable Cost Concept of Product Pricing

question 86

Multiple Choice

Dotterel Corporation uses the variable cost concept of product pricing. Below is cost information for the production and sale of 35,000 units of its sole product. Dotterel desires a profit equal to an 11.2% rate of return on invested assets of $350,000. The unit selling price for the company's product is

• A) $16.32
• B) $13.44
• C) $12.10
• D) $13.72

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Definitions:

Equivalent Units

Equivalent units are a concept in cost accounting used to express the amount of work done during a period in terms of fully completed units of output, facilitating the calculation of cost per unit.

Job Order

A work authorization for a specific task or project, often including details such as materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Cost Of Production Report

A document that summarizes the production and cost activity within a specific period, often used in process costing environments.

Cost Of Goods Sold

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