The Estimated Overhead for the Cost Pool,machine Set-Ups,is $180 000

question 12

Multiple Choice

The estimated overhead for the cost pool,machine set-ups,is $180 000.The machines in the pool produce three products: X (300 set-ups) ; Y (200 set-ups) and Z (500 set-ups) .The amount of machine set-up costs that should be allocated to product Y is:

• A) $36 000
• B) $90 000
• C) $54 000
• D) $180 000

Understand the principle of target costing and its applications.

Differentiate between various cost concepts including product cost concept, total cost concept, and variable cost concept.

Interpret the significance and application of opportunity cost, sunk cost, and product cost distortion.

Comprehend pricing strategies based on demand, competition, and cost.

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