Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 72

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Cairns Company has invested $2 000 000 in a plant to make spear guns for fishing.The target operating profit desired from the plant is $300 000 annually.The company plans annual sales of 1500 spear guns at a selling price of $2000 each.
-What is the target rate of return on investment for Cairns Company?

• A)15.0%
• B)11.1%
• C)17.6%
• D)10.0%

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Definitions:

Equivalent Units

A concept used in cost accounting to convert the amount of work done on partially finished goods into the number of fully completed units.

Materials

Substances or components that are used in the production process to create a finished product.

First Processing Department

The initial stage or department in a manufacturing process where raw materials begin to be transformed into finished products.

Conversion Costs

Costs incurred to convert raw materials into finished goods, typically including direct labor and manufacturing overhead.