Swola Company Reports the Following Annual Cost Data for Its

question 8

Multiple Choice

Swola Company reports the following annual cost data for its single product.
$$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Normal production level } & 75,000 \text { units } \\\text { Direct materials } & \$ 1.25 \text { per unit } \\\text { Direct labor } & \$ 2.50 \text { per unit } \\\text { Variable overhead } & \$ 3.75 \text { per unit } \\\text { Fixed overhead } & \$ 300,000 \text { in total }\end{array}$$
This product is normally sold for $25 per unit. If Swola increases its production to 200,000 units, while sales remain at the current 75,000 unit level, by how much would the company's gross margin increase or decrease under absorption costing?

• A) $187,500 increase.
• B) $112,500 increase.
• C) There will be no change in gross margin.
• D) $112,500 decrease.
• E) $187,500 decrease.

---

Definitions:

Social Movements

Collective efforts by groups or organizations to promote or resist changes in society or governance, often driven by a shared ideology.

Political Action Committees

Organizations that collect funds to donate to political campaigns or spend on behalf of political goals, subject to regulatory laws.

Electronic Democracy

A form of democracy in which information and communication technology is used to enhance political and governmental processes.

Political Participation

Activities by individuals aimed at influencing political decisions or the selection of political leaders.