Jarvix Company, Which Has Only One Product, Has Provided the Following

question 77

Multiple Choice

Jarvix Company, which has only one product, has provided the following data concerning its most recent month of operations:
$\begin{array}{l|r|}\hline \text { Selling price } & \$ 111 \\\hline \text { Units in beginning inventory } & 0 \\\hline \text { Units produced } & 8,800 \\\hline \text { Units sold } & 8,900 \\\hline \text { Variable costs per unit: } & \\\hline \text { Direct materials } & \$ 34 \\\hline \text { Direct labour } & \$ 37 \\\hline \text { Variable manufacturing overhead } & \$ 3 \\\hline \text { Variable selling and administrative } & \$ 9 \\\hline \text { Fixed costs: } &\\\hline \text { Fixed manufacturing overhead } & \$ 61,600 \\\hline \text { Fixed selling and administrative } & \$ 169,100 \\\hline\end{array}$ The company produces the same number of units every month, although the sales in units vary from month to month. The company's variable costs per unit and total fixed costs have been constant from month to month.


-What was the total period cost for the month under variable costing?

• A) $0.
• B) $61,600.
• C) $230,700.
• D) $310,800.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity represents the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation, calculated as the difference between total assets and total liabilities.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share, or coupon as stated by the issuer, often used in the context of bonds and stock.

Legal Expense

Costs incurred by a business related to legal services such as attorney fees, settlements, and court costs, often recognized as part of operating expenses.

Organization Expense

Organization expense comprises the costs related to forming a business entity, such as legal fees, registration fees, and initial administrative expenses.