Bramble Corporation Is a Small Wholesaler of Gourmet Food Products

question 181

Multiple Choice

Bramble Corporation is a small wholesaler of gourmet food products. Data regarding the store's operations follow:
o Sales are budgeted at $340,000 for November, $320,000 for December, and $310,000 for January.
o Collections are expected to be 80% in the month of sale and 20% in the month following the sale.
o The cost of goods sold is 75% of sales.
o The company would like to maintain ending merchandise inventories equal to 60% of the next month's cost of goods sold. Payment for merchandise is made in the month following the purchase.
o Other monthly expenses to be paid in cash are $24,000.
o Monthly depreciation is $15,000.
o Ignore taxes.

-Expected cash collections in December are:

• A) $68,000
• B) $256,000
• C) $320,000
• D) $324,000

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Definitions:

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which assumptions made about cost behavior are valid. Beyond this range, fixed and variable cost patterns may change.

Break-even Point

The level of sales or production at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss.

Contribution Margin

The selling price of a product minus the variable cost per unit, used to cover fixed costs and contribute to net profit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales activities within a short time.