The Following Data Relate to a Company That Produces and Sells

question 35

Multiple Choice

The following data relate to a company that produces and sells a travel guide that is updated monthly:
$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Fixed costs: } & \\\hline \text { Copy editing } & \$ 6,000 \\\hline \text { Art work } & \$ 2,000 \\\hline \text { Typesetting } & \$ 72,000 \\\hline\end{array}$
$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Variable costs: } & \\\hline \text { Printing and binding } & \$ 3.20 \text { per copy } \\\hline \text { Bookstore discounts } & \$ 4.00 \text { per copy } \\\hline \text { Salespersons' commissions } & \$ 0.50 \text { per copy } \\\hline \text { Author's royalties } & \$ 2.00 \text { per copy }\\\hline \end{array}$ Each book sells for $20.00. The company sold 8,000 books in June and 10,000 books in July.




-What is the unit contribution margin per book?

• A) $10.30.
• B) $14.30.
• C) $10.80.
• D) $8.30.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling holders to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.

Operating Activities

Activities that relate directly to the primary revenue-generating operations of an organization, detailed in the cash flow statement.

Collections

The process of recovering the amounts owed to a company by its debtors or the grouping of items or debts for processing.

Interest

The charge for borrowing money or the return on investment for funds deposited, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the principal.