Becker Corporation
Information from the Records of Becker Corporation for December

question 21

Multiple Choice

Becker Corporation
Information from the records of Becker Corporation for December is as follows: $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Sales } & \$ 1,230,000 \\\text { Selling and administrative expenses } & 210,000 \\\text { Direct materials used } & 300,000 \\\text { Direct labour } & 350,000 \\\text { Manufacturing overhead } & 455,000\end{array}$

$\text { Inventories }$
$\begin{array}{lrr} & \text { Dec. } 1 & \text { Dec. } 31 \\\text { Direct materials }& \$ 36,000 & \$ 42,000 \\\text { Work-in-process } & 75,000 & 84,000 \\\text { Finished goods } & 69,000 & 57,000\end{array}$
-Refer to Big Blue Bubble Company. What was the total operating income last year?

• A) $5,000
• B) $25,500
• C) $29,000
• D) $51,000

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Definitions:

Merchandise Return

The process whereby customers return previously purchased merchandise to the seller for a refund, store credit, or exchange.

Selling Expenses

Costs incurred directly and indirectly in selling a product, such as commissions, advertising, and promotional materials.

Advertising Merchandise

Promotional items branded with a logo or slogan and distributed as part of a marketing strategy.

Displaying Merchandise

The practice of arranging products in a retail setting to maximize visibility and aesthetic appeal, thereby enhancing the potential for sales.