Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 149

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Chess Woods Limited produces two products: wooden chess pieces and wooden inlaid chess boards. Under their traditional cost system using one cost driver (direct manufacturing labor hours) , the cost of a set of wooden chess pieces is $325.00. An analysis of the activities and their costs revealed that three cost drivers would be used under a new ABC system. These cost drivers would be equipment usage, storage area for the material, and type of woods used. The new cost of a set of chess pieces was determined to be $298.00 per set.
-The total amount of indirect cost assigned to produce chess pieces using the traditional method is ________ the total amount assigned using ABC.

• A)more than
• B)less than
• C)identical to
• D)None of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Total Cost Concept

An accounting principle that sums all costs associated with the production of a good or service, including direct, indirect, fixed, and variable costs.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales activity.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Machine Hours

A measure of production time, calculated as the total hours that machinery is operated over a specific period.