ABC Corporation Would Like to Evaluate Three Production Processes (A,B,and

question 12

Multiple Choice

ABC Corporation would like to evaluate three production processes (A,B,and C) to accommodate the changes in demand for its products.The fixed and variable cost per unit are tabled here.Determine the process to be selected when the production volume is 500 units. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Process } & \begin{array} { l } \text { Fxed } \\\text { Cost }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { Variable Cost per } \\\text { Unit }\end{array} \\\hline \mathrm { A } & \$ 30,000 & \$ 40 \\\hline \mathrm { B } & \$ 40,000 & \$ 30 \\\hline \mathrm { C } & \$ 80,000 & \$ 20 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)Process A
• B)Process B
• C)Process C
• D)cannot be determined

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Definitions:

Hydraulic Circuit

A system using hydraulic fluid under pressure to transfer force and motion between components.

Gallons Per Minute

A measure of fluid flow rate that indicates how many gallons of fluid pass a particular point in one minute.

Atmospheric Pressure

The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere, typically measured at sea level.

Hydraulic Circuit

A system of interconnected components using pressurized fluid to perform work, such as moving machinery parts.