Mark Is Trying to Determine His Firm's Average Cost Per

question 117

Multiple Choice

Mark is trying to determine his firm's average cost per unit of production. He finds that the cost for all labor and materials is $80,000 and fixed overhead expenses are $40,000. If the company produces 20,000 items in the time period, the average cost is

• A) $12.
• B) $2.
• C) $6.
• D) $4.
• E) $10.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Process

The manufacturing process involves the steps, operations, and stages companies use to convert raw materials into finished goods through machinery, labor, and other resources.

Direct Labor Cost

Expenses that are directly attributed to the production of goods or services, including wages of workers.

Manufacturing Process

A series of steps or operations to transform raw materials into finished products.

Wages

Payment given to workers for their work or services, often determined by the hour, day, or per piece completed.