Abel Company Uses Activity-Based Costing $\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$

question 125

Multiple Choice

Abel Company uses activity-based costing. The company has two products: A and B. The annual production and sales of Product A is 200 units and of Product B is 400 units. There are three activity cost pools, with estimated costs and expected activity as follows:
$\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$$\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$$\text { Expected Activity }$$\begin{array}{|l|r|r|r|r|}\hline \begin{array}{l}\text { Activity Cost } \\\text { Pool }\end{array} & \text { Estimated Cost } & \text { Product A } & \text { Product B } & \text { Total } \\\hline \text { Activity 1 } & \$ 16,660 & 600 & 100 & 700 \\\hline \text { Activity 2 } & 18,450 & 1,100 & 700 & 1,800 \\\hline \text { Activity 3 } & 9,731 & 60 & 160 & 220 \\\hline\end{array}$

-The cost per unit of Product A is closest to which of the following?

• A) $27.91.
• B) $56.38.
• C) $141.04.
• D) $70.52.

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Definitions:

Long Run

In economics, this term describes a period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing full adjustment to any change.

Total Profit

The financial gain made after subtracting all expenses from total revenue.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy or process employed by businesses to determine the price and output level that returns the highest profit.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller who has exclusive control over the supply of a good or service, and where entry of new competitors is obstructed.