Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 221

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
-(Table: Variable Costs for Lots) Look at the table Variable Costs for Lots. During the winter, Alexa runs a snow-clearing service in a perfectly competitive industry. Assume that costs are constant in each interval; that is, the variable cost of clearing anywhere from 1 through 10 lots is $200. Her only fixed cost is $1,000 for a snowplow. Her variable costs include fuel, her time, and hot coffee. If the price to clear a lot is $30, how many lots should Alexa clear?

• A) 50
• B) 40
• C) 30
• D) 20

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Definitions:

Standard Cost Variances

Differences between the estimated costs to produce a good or service and the actual costs incurred.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs associated with producing goods that have been sold, including materials and labor.

Standard Cost System

An accounting method that uses predetermined costs for products and services to help managers control expenses and operations.

Labor Rate Variance

The variance between the real labor expenses and the anticipated (or benchmark) cost.