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question 73

Multiple Choice

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As an oil refiner,you are able to produce $76 worth of unleaded gasoline from one barrel of Alaska North Slope (ANS) crude oil.Because of its lower sulfur content,you can produce $77 worth of unleaded gasoline from one barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude.
-Assuming you currently have 10,000 Bbls of WTI crude,the added benefit (cost) to you if you were to sell the 10,000 Bbls of WTI crude and use the proceeds to purchase and refine ANS crude is closest to:

• A)($1400)
• B)$1400
• C)($3908)
• D)$3908
• E)$2508

Grasp the importance of adjustments in the accounting cycle and their timing.

Comprehend the purpose and calculation of financial ratios, such as the current ratio.

Recognize the limitations and errors that can arise despite balancing work sheets.

Understand the key steps required by GASB Statement No. 68 for pension reporting.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The sum by which the income from sales surpasses variable expenses, showing the extent to which revenue aids in covering fixed costs and generating profit.

High-low Method

A technique used in accounting and finance to estimate variable and fixed costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity.

Variable Component

An element of cost or expense that varies directly with changes in production volume, business activity, or other drivers.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sales dollar remaining after variable costs have been deducted, indicating how much contributes to fixed costs and net profit.