In Using the Variable Cost Concept of Applying the Cost-Plus

question 123

True/False

In using the variable cost concept of applying the cost-plus approach to product pricing, fixed manufacturing costs and fixed selling and administrative expenses must be covered by the markup.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The expenditure required to produce an extra unit of a good or service.

Fixed Cost

A cost that does not change with an increase or decrease in the amount of goods or services produced.

Lawn-mowing

The process of cutting the grass in a lawn to maintain its appearance and health.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production output, such as materials and labor.