Xtech Games Inc

question 135

Multiple Choice

Xtech Games Inc. has a new video game cassette for the upcoming holiday season. It is trying to determine the target cost for the game if the selling price per unit will be set at $70, the going price for video games, and the firm wants to earn a target operating income of 30% of sales. What will be the target cost per unit for the new game?

• A) $70
• B) $49
• C) $30
• D) $21

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead Budget

An estimation of the costs that are not directly attributable to products but are necessary for the manufacturing process, including utilities, depreciation, and maintenance of equipment.

Non-Cash Charges

Expenses reported on the income statement that do not require an actual cash outflow, such as depreciation and amortization.

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Cash Disbursements

The outflow of cash for expenses, such as payments to creditors, operational costs, and investment activities.