A Company Reports the Following Information for Its First Year

question 129

Multiple Choice

A company reports the following information for its first year of operations.
$$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Units produced this year } & 650 \text { units } \\\text { Units sold this year } & 500 \text { units } \\\text { Direct materials } & \$ 750 \text { per unit } \\\text { Direct labor } & \$ 1,000 \text { per unit } \\\text { Variable overhead } & ? \text { in total } \\\text { Fixed overhead } & \$ 308,750 \text { in total }\end{array}$$
If the company's cost per unit of finished goods using variable costing is $2,375, what is total variable overhead?

• A) $237,500
• B) $75,000
• C) $312,500
• D) $406,250
• E) $97,500

Apply the concept of contribution margin to determine the most profitable product mix.

Calculate and interpret the accounting rate of return on an investment.

Understand and apply net present value (NPV) and investment decision rules in selecting investment projects.

Evaluate the financial impact of decision alternatives in special scenarios such as scrapping or rebuilding units.

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