The Matrix of Costs Per Part for Jobs 7,8,and 9

question 83

Essay

The matrix of costs per part for jobs 7,8,and 9 if assigned at facilities A,B,and C of the Rivet and Nail Factory is described by the matrix:

The jobs are all of the same size (5,000 units) and duration.What relatively permanent assignments will minimize total costs?

Understand the principles of activity-based costing (ABC) and traditional costing methods.

Calculate and compare unit product costs under traditional and activity-based costing.

Allocate materials handling costs based on different bases (e.g., direct labor-hours, material moves).

Derive activity rates for cost pools in an ABC system.

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