Gutsen Communications Inc

question 14

Multiple Choice

Gutsen Communications Inc.manufactures a scrambling device for cellular phones.The main component of the scrambling device is a very delicate part - DTV-12.DTV-12 requires careful handling during manufacturing.Once damaged,the part must be discarded.Only skilled laborers are hired to manufacture and install DTV-12.Damages still occur,however.The following are the operating data of Gutsen Communications Inc.for 2010 and 2011 relative to the insertion of DTV-12.Round calculations to two significant digits.
The operational partial productivity ratio of DTV-12 in 2010 is:

• A)0.63 per unit.
• B)0.73 per unit.
• C)1.92 per unit.
• D)3.00 per unit.
• E)3.33 per unit.

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Definitions:

Actual Cost

The actual expense incurred to acquire an asset or service, including all costs necessary to bring the asset into use or to complete the service.

Responsibility Accounting

A system of accounting that segments financial information by areas of responsibility within an organization, aiding in budgeting and performance evaluation.

Responsibility Reports

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Direct Fixed Costs

Expenses that remain relatively constant regardless of the level of production or sales volume and are directly tied to the product or service.