Identify Each Cost Below as Variable (V),fixed (F),or Mixed (M),relative

question 107

Essay

Identify each cost below as variable (V),fixed (F),or mixed (M),relative to units sold.Explain the reason for your answer.
$$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | } \hline \text { Units Produced and Sold } & \mathbf { 1 0 0 } & \mathbf { 5 0 0 } & \mathbf { 1 , 0 0 0 } \\\hline \text { Total electric cost } & \$ 1,500 & \$ 1,650 & \$ 1,700 \\\hline \text { Supervisor's monthly salary } & \$ 4,500 & \$ 4,500 & \$ 4,500 \\\hline \text { Assembly line workers' per hour wage rate } & \$ 30 & \$ 30 & \$ 30 \\\hline \text { Total materials cost } & \$ 800 & \$ 4,000 & \$ 8,000 \\\hline \text { Depreciation on factory equipment } & \$ 5,000 & \$ 5,000 & \$ 5,000 \\\hline \text { Total deliverycosts } & \$ 1,400 & \$ 1,800 & \$ 2,250 \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Absenteeism

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The shared values, beliefs, and practices that shape the social and psychological environment of a business or institution.

Self-Directed Team

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