A Manufacturing Plant Produces Two Product Lines: Golf Equipment and Soccer

question 2

Multiple Choice

A manufacturing plant produces two product lines: golf equipment and soccer equipment. An example of a direct cost for the golf equipment line is ________.

• A) beverages provided daily in the plant break room for the entire staff
• B) monthly lease payments for a specialized piece of equipment needed to manufacture the golf driver
• C) salaries of the clerical staff that work in the company administrative offices
• D) overheads incurred in producing both golf and soccer equipment

Understand the concept of Net Present Value (NPV) and its application in investment decisions.

Analyze the feasibility of investments using NPV and cost of capital.

Determine the factors influencing the choice between different technologies or business strategies based on costs.

Understand short-run and long-run decision-making processes for operational and investment purposes.

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