Danforth Manufacturing Company Uses a Cost-Plus Pricing Strategy

question 105

Multiple Choice

Danforth Manufacturing Company uses a cost-plus pricing strategy. At the beginning of 2013, Danforth estimated that total annual fixed overhead costs would amount to 60,000. Further, Danforth estimated that the annual volume of production would be 1,000 units of product. Based on these estimates, Danforth computed a predetermined overhead rate that was used to allocate overhead cost to the products made throughout the year. As predicted, the actual volume of production amounted to 1,000 units of product. However, actual fixed overhead costs amounted to $56,000. Based on this information alone:

• A) a lower than appropriate selling price was assigned to products in 2013.
• B) a higher than appropriate selling price was assigned to products in 2013.
• C) the correct selling price was assigned to products in 2013.
• D) the answer cannot be determined from the information provided.

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Definitions:

Average Cost

Generally refers to the average total cost, representing the per unit total cost of production, including both fixed and variable costs.

Average Total Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the average cost of production changes as the quantity of output is altered.

Total Cost

The total amount of money spent on creating goods or services, encompassing both constant and fluctuating expenses.

Producing

Producing involves the creation, manufacturing, or assembly of goods and services for sale or distribution.