Which of the Following Is Not Information Needed by the Aggregate

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not information needed by the aggregate planner?

• A) Demand forecast for each period in the planning horizon
• B) Production costs
• C) Labor costs
• D) Cost of subcontracting production
• E) Cost of changing the demand forecast

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales volume.

Fixed Cost

Fixed expenditures, including rent, salaries, and insurance, that are unaffected by changes in production or sales volumes.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A measure indicating the percentage of each sales dollar that contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit, calculated as (Sales Revenue - Variable Costs) / Sales Revenue.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums, providing predictability in budgeting.