Canton Corp

question 27

Multiple Choice

Canton Corp. manufactures two sizes of ceramic paperweights, regular and jumbo. The following information applies to their expectations for the planning period:

Expected direct costs amounts to $942,000 for the period. Support cost requirements of both products are substantially different from one another. Canton uses an ABC costing system.
The setups activity-cost driver rate is ________.

• A) $6.10 per setup
• B) $5.80 per setup
• C) $4.15 per setup
• D) $15.50 per setup

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