Suppose the World Demand for Cobalt Is About 16,360,000 Pounds

question 39

Essay

Suppose the world demand for cobalt is about 16,360,000 pounds per year and the static reserve is 110. The demand for cobalt is increasing at a rate of 1.5%. What is the exponential reserve for cobalt?
A)
21.62
B)
35.81
C)
65.47
D)
96.55

• A)
• 21.62
• B)
• 35.81
• C)
• 65.47
• D)
• 96.55

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

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Cost Per Unit

Cost per unit is the total expense incurred to create or purchase a unit of product, calculated by dividing total costs by the number of units produced or purchased.

Fixed Factory Overhead

Costs related to the production that do not vary with the level of output, such as rent, salaries of permanent staff, and depreciation.

Variable Direct Labor

The portion of labor costs that varies directly with production volume.