Thompson Refrigerators Inc

question 76

Multiple Choice

Thompson Refrigerators Inc. needs to prepare pro forma financial statements for the next fiscal year. To do so, the company must forecast its total overhead cost. The actual machine hours and total overhead cost are presented below for the past six months.Using the high-low method, total monthly fixed overhead cost is calculated to be:

• A) $5,095.10
• B) $5,462.80
• C) $5,661.90
• D) $5,875.30
• E) $5,966.40

Apply the degree of operating leverage to estimate the impact of sales changes on net operating income.

Understand and apply the concept of break-even analysis in various business scenarios.

Calculate the break-even point in both units and total sales dollars.

Analyze the impact of sales mix changes on the break-even point.

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