Assume That Zybo, Inc

question 45

Multiple Choice

Assume that Zybo, Inc. has sales of $10 million and inventory of $2 million. The corporation utilizes the percent-of-sales method of financial forecasting. If Zybo is expected to generate sales of $14 million next year, what will the firm's investment in inventory be?

• A) $1.4 million
• B) $2.0 million
• C) $2.8 million
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Total Variable Cost

The cumulative cost that varies directly with the level of production or sales volume.

Cost-Plus Pricing

A selling price determination approach where a fixed markup is added to the per unit cost of the product.

Mark-Up Percentage

The additional percentage included in the goods' cost price to account for overhead expenses and profit in the sales price.

Time And Material Pricing

A pricing method where the customer is charged based on the time spent on a service and the cost of materials used.