Eckert Corporation Uses the Absorption Costing Approach to Cost-Plus Pricing

question 45

Multiple Choice

Eckert Corporation uses the absorption costing approach to cost-plus pricing as described in the text to set prices for its products.Based on budgeted sales of 18, 000 units next year, the unit product cost of a particular product is $60.40.The company's selling and administrative expenses for this product are budgeted to be $370, 800 in total for the year.The company has invested $260, 000 in this product and expects a return on investment of 11%. The selling price based on the absorption costing approach for this product would be closest to:

• A)$110.76
• B)$81.00
• C)$67.04
• D)$82.59

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Definitions:

Variable Component

A portion of a cost or expense that varies directly with production volume or activity level.

Inspection Cost

The cost associated with ensuring products meet quality standards, including the labor and equipment used for inspection.

Units Produced

The total number of completed products that come out of a manufacturing process during a specific period.

Contribution Format Income Statement

An income statement layout that separates variable costs from fixed costs, showing the contribution margin and highlighting how sales revenue covers variable costs and fixed costs to determine net income.