Gordon Company Produces a Single Product That Sells for $10

question 114

Multiple Choice

Gordon Company produces a single product that sells for $10 per unit. Last year, there were no beginning inventories, 100,000 units were produced, and 80,000 units were sold. The company has the following cost structure:
$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | } \hline & \text { Fixed Costs } & \text { Variable Costs } \\\hline \text { Raw materials } & - - & \$ 2.00 \text { per unit produced } \\\hline \text { Direct labour } & - - & 1.25 \text { per unit produced } \\\hline \text { Factory overhead } & \$ 120,000 & 0.75 \text { per unit produced } \\\hline \text { Selling and administrative } & 70,000 & 1.00 \text { per unit sold } \\\hline\end{array}$

-What was the operating income under variable costing?

• A) $114,000.
• B) $210,000.
• C) $234,000.
• D) $330,000.

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Dividends Expense

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The amount of money that a company has received from shareholders in exchange for shares of stock.

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The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or other financial instrument, as stated by the issuer.