During Its First Year of Operations,the McCormick Company Incurred the Following

question 202

Multiple Choice

During its first year of operations,the McCormick Company incurred the following manufacturing costs: Direct materials,$5 per unit,Direct labor,$3 per unit,Variable overhead,$4 per unit,and Fixed overhead,$250,000.The company produced 25,000 units,and sold 20,000 units,leaving 5,000 units in inventory at year-end.What is the value of ending inventory under absorption costing?

• A)$60,000
• B)$110,000
• C)$50,000
• D)$250,000
• E)$310,000

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Definitions:

Overhead Efficiency Variance

A measure used in cost accounting to analyze the difference between the budgeted overhead costs and the actual overhead costs based on efficient use of resources.

Actual Outputs

The real, measurable production or work results achieved by a company or an individual, often compared to planned or expected outputs.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in volume or activity levels, allowing for more accurate financial planning.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business.