Miramar Industries Manufactures Two Products: a and B

question 94

Multiple Choice

Miramar Industries manufactures two products: A and B.  The manufacturing operation involves three overhead activities-production setup, material handling, and general factory activities.  Miramar uses activity-based costing to allocate overhead to products.  An activity analysis of the overhead revealed the following estimated costs and activity bases for these activities: What is the activity rate for material handling?

• A) $1.50 per part
• B) $3.75 per part
• C) $7.50 per part
• D) $2.50 per part

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold before deducting operating expenses, interest, and taxes.

Operating Expenses

Costs related to the primary activities of a business, excluding costs of goods sold.

Cost of Goods Sold

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

Net Sales

The amount of revenue from sales after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and discounts.