Economies of Scale Exist Whenever Long-Run Average Costs

question 174

Multiple Choice

Economies of scale exist whenever long-run average costs:

• A) increase as output is increased.
• B) decrease as output is increased.
• C) remain constant as output is increased.
• D) None of the preceding statements is correct.

Evaluate the impact of manufacturing overhead costs on gross margin.

Recognize the role of capacity in determining overhead rates and its impact on product costing.

Apply overhead costs to products under both traditional and activity-based costing systems.

Understand the financial implications of using capacity as a basis for predetermined overhead rate calculation.

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Definitions:

Cost To Retail Price

A pricing strategy where the selling price of an item is determined by adding a margin to its cost.

Retail Method

An accounting method used in the retail industry to estimate inventory value, based on the ratio of the cost of goods to the retail price.

Estimated Inventory

An approximation of the amount of inventory a company has, often used when actual counts are not feasible, based on sales and receipts data.

Retail Method

An inventory valuation method used in the retail industry, estimating inventory cost by applying a cost to retail price ratio.