Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below:
Mitsufugi Company

question 101

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Mitsufugi Company makes a kitchen appliance with model number KA450.The goal for 2018 is to reduce direct materials usage per unit.No defective units are currently produced.Manufacturing conversion costs depend on production capacity defined in terms of KA450 units that can be produced.The industry market size for appliances increased 5% from 2017 to 2018.The following additional data are available for 2017 and 2018:
$$\begin{array} { l r r } & 2017 & 2018 \\\text { Units of KA450 produced and sold } & 10000 & 10300 \\\text { Selling price } & \$ 150 & \$ 145 \\\text { Direct materials (square metres) } & 30000 & 29000 \\\text { Direct material costs per square metres } & \$ 12 & \$ 13 \\\text { Manufacturing capacity for KA450 (units) } & 12500 & 12000 \\\text { Total manufacturing conversion costs } & \$ 250000 & \$ 240000 \\\text { Manufacturing conversion costs per unit of capacity } & \$ 20 & \$ 20\end{array}$$
-What is the net effect on operating profit as a result of the productivity component?

• A)Decreased operating profit due to direct material inefficiencies and capacity reduction.
• B)Increased operating profit due to direct material efficiencies only.
• C)Increased operating profit due to direct material efficiencies and capacity reduction.
• D)Decreased operating profit due to direct material inefficiencies only.

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Definitions:

Warranty Expense

Costs that a company expects to incur under its product warranty promises, recognized as a liability at the time of sale.

Warranty Repairs

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Income Statement

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Sales Units

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