Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below:
Healesville Animates

question 192

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Healesville Animates produces and sells a luxury animal pillow for $40.00 per unit.In the first month of operation,3000 units were produced and 2250 units were sold.Actual fixed costs are the same as the amount budgeted for the month.Other information for the month includes:
$\begin{array}{ll}\text { Variable manufacturing costs } & \$ 19 \text { per unit } \\\text { Variable marketing costs } & \$ 1 \text { per unit } \\\text { Fixed manufacturing costs } & \$ 30000 \text { per month } \\\text { Administrative expenses, all fixed } & \$ 6000 \text { per month } \\\text { Ending inventories: } &\\text { Direct materials } & -0- \\\text { WIP } & -0- \\\text { Finished goods } & 750 \text { units }\end{array}$
-What is gross margin when using absorption costing?

• A)$77 250
• B)$54 750
• C)$45 000
• D)$24 750

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