At an Activity Level of 9,600 Machine-Hours in a Month

question 46

Multiple Choice

At an activity level of 9,600 machine-hours in a month, Montgomery Corporation's total variable production engineering cost is $402,336 and its total fixed production engineering cost is $570,240. What would be the total production engineering cost, both fixed and variable, at an activity level of 9,900 machine-hours in a month? Assume that this level of activity is within the relevant range.

• A) $101.31
• B) $99.51
• C) $98.24
• D) $99.78

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Definitions:

Contra Liability

An account that offsets a liability account on a company's balance sheet, such as discounts on bonds payable, which reduce the total amount of bonds payable.

Liability

An obligation of an entity arising from past transactions or events, the settlement of which may result in the transfer or use of assets, provision of services, or other yielding of economic benefits in the future.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company.

Semiannual

Occurring twice a year or every six months.