Roberts Corp

question 26

Multiple Choice

Roberts Corp., which began business at the start of the current year, had the following data:
Planned and actual production: 40,000 units
Sales: 37,000 units at $15 per unit
Production costs:
Variable: $4 per unit
Fixed: $260,000
Selling and administrative costs:
Variable: $1 per unit
Fixed: $32,000
The gross margin that the company would disclose on an absorption-costing income statement is:

• A) $97,500.
• B) $147,000.
• C) $166,500.
• D) $370,000.
• E) None of the other answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Invisible Hand

A term introduced by Adam Smith to describe the self-regulating nature of the marketplace, where individual self-interests benefit society as a whole.

Competition

The rivalry among businesses to attract customers, which can lead to improved quality, lower prices, and innovation.

Social Interest

The welfare or well-being of the general public and society at large, considering the collective needs rather than individual interests.

No Personal Financial Responsibility

A situation where individuals do not bear direct financial consequences for their actions, often due to insurance, subsidies, or other protective measures.