Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 121

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Snowy River Transformers is in the process of evaluating a new product using the following information:
∙ A new transformer has two production runs each year,each with $10 000 in set-up costs.
∙ The new transformer incurred $30 000 in development costs and is expected to be produced over the next three years.
∙ Direct costs of producing the transformers are $40 000 per run of 5000 transformers.
∙ Indirect manufacturing costs charged to each run are $45 000.
∙ Destination charges for each transformer average $1.00.
∙ Customer service expenses average $0.20 per transformer.
∙ The transformers are selling for $25 the first year and will increase by $3 each year thereafter.
∙ Sales units equal production units each year.
-What is the estimated life-cycle operating profit for the first three years?

• A)$840 000
• B)$204 000
• C)$174 000
• D)$636 000

Determine days’ sales in inventory and evaluate company performance.

Understand the lower of cost and net realizable value (LCNRV) rule and its application.

Differentiate between goods on consignment and goods in transit and their impact on inventory.

Grasp the concept of the gross profit method for estimating ending inventory.

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