Aaker Company, Which Has Only One Product, Has Provided the Following

question 5

Multiple Choice

Aaker Company, which has only one product, has provided the following data concerning its most recent month of operations:
$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Selling price } & \$ 99 \\\hline \text { Units in beginning inventory } & 0 \\\hline \text { Units produced } & 6,300 \\\hline \text { Units sold } & 6,000 \\\hline \text { Units in ending inventory } & 300 \\\hline \text { Variable costs per unit: } & \\\hline \text { Direct materials } & \$ 12 \\\hline \text { Direct labour } & \$ 42 \\\hline \text { Variable manufacturing overhead } & \$ 6 \\\hline \text { Variable selling and administrative } & \$ 6 \\\hline \text { Fixed costs: } & \\\hline \text { Fixed manufacturing overhead } & \$ 170,100 \\\hline \text { Fixed selling and administrative } & \$ 24,000 \\\hline\end{array}$



-What is the total contribution margin for the month under the variable costing approach?

• A) $27,900.
• B) $72,000.
• C) $198,000.
• D) $234,000.

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Definitions:

Product Availability

The extent to which a product can be purchased at any given time, reflecting the effectiveness of the supply chain in meeting consumer demand.

Replenishment Lead Time

The time required to order, produce, and deliver a product or component from the supplier to the point of need, affecting inventory levels and order planning.

Information Distortion

The alteration or misrepresentation of information as it moves through a supply chain, leading to inaccurate data and decision-making.

Supply Chains

Networks encompassing all the stages involved in delivering a product or service from the initial suppliers to the end users, including manufacturers, transporters, and retailers.