A Business Operated at 100% of Capacity During Its First

question 25

Multiple Choice

A business operated at 100% of capacity during its first month and incurred the following costs: If 2,000 units remain unsold at the end of the month and sales total $300,000 for the month, what would be the amount of income from operations reported on the variable costing income statement?

• A)$100,800
• B)$100,000
• C)$114,800
• D)$140,000

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Definitions:

Finishing

The final step in the manufacturing process where a product undergoes final touch-ups, coating, polishing, or packaging.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, based on the estimated overhead costs and estimated activity base, used to allocate overhead to products or services.

Machine-Hours

A unit of measure indicating the operational time of machines in manufacturing processes, key to determining overhead rates and productivity.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of work directly involved in manufacturing goods or delivering services, often used as a basis for allocating overhead.