Sam Owns a Candy Factory and Hires Workers in a Competitive

question 9

Multiple Choice

Sam owns a candy factory and hires workers in a competitive labor market to pack cases of candy. The company's weekly output of cases of candy varies with the number of workers hired, as shown in the following table: If each case sells for $3 more than the cost of the materials used in producing it, then the most Sam would pay the 5th worker is ______ per week.

• A)$330
• B)$360
• C)$390
• D)$120

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Definitions:

Controllable Margin

The portion of profit or income that a manager has direct control over, often excluding fixed costs and expenses.

Profit Center

A part of an organization that is directly responsible for generating its own revenue and profit.

Responsibility Report

A managerial accounting tool that collects financial information to assess the performance of various segments of a business.

Noncontrollable Fixed Costs

Fixed costs that cannot be easily changed or controlled by management in the short term, like property taxes or lease payments.