Seaweed Mfg

question 71

Multiple Choice

Seaweed Mfg.,Inc.is currently operating at only 86 percent of fixed asset capacity.Fixed assets are $387,000.Current sales are $510,000 and are projected to grow to $664,000.What amount must be spent on new fixed assets to support this growth in sales?

• A)$0
• B)$22,654
• C)$46,319
• D)$79,408
• E)$93,608

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Definitions:

Prime Cost

The total of direct materials plus direct labor expenses linked to the manufacturing of products.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in levels of production or sales, such as materials and labor directly involved in a product's manufacturing.

Units Sold

The total number of units of product sold within a specific time frame.

Conversion Costs

Costs that are incurred to convert raw materials into finished goods, which typically include labor and manufacturing overhead expenses.