The Management of Woznick Corporation Has Been Concerned for Some

question 154

Multiple Choice

The management of Woznick Corporation has been concerned for some time with the financial performance of its product V86O and has considered discontinuing it on several occasions. Data from the company's accounting system for this product for last year appear below:
In the company's accounting system all fixed expenses of the company are fully allocated to products. Further investigation has revealed that $30,000 of the fixed manufacturing expenses and $13,000 of the fixed selling and administrative expenses are avoidable if product V86O is discontinued.
-According to the company's accounting system,what is the net operating income earned by product V86O? Include all costs in this calculation-whether relevant or not.

• A) $78,000
• B) ($5,000)
• C) ($78,000)
• D) $5,000

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Definitions:

Output Effect

The impact on the total production of goods and services in an economy resulting from changes in demand, supply, technology, or factors of production.

Factors of Production

The basic inputs used to produce goods and services, including land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship.

Complementary Resource

A good or service that is used together with another good or service to provide a benefit or function.

Substitution Effect

The economic understanding that as prices rise or incomes decrease, consumers replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives.