Karla's Candle Factory Is Considering Two Different Manufacturing Options

question 20

Essay

Karla's candle factory is considering two different manufacturing options.Option A is highly automated with fixed costs of $25,000 and variable costs of $.1/candle.Option B uses hand labor with fixed costs of $10,000 and variable costs of $.5/candle.If demand for Karla's candles is 25,000,which option should she pick?

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Definitions:

LIFO

Last-In, First-Out, an inventory valuation method where the most recently acquired items are recorded as sold first.

Retail Inventory Method

An accounting method used to estimate inventory cost for retail businesses by applying a constant gross margin percentage.

Gross Profit Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's gross profit as a percentage of its revenues, indicating efficiency in using labor and supplies.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of an item in the ordinary course of business minus any cost associated with the sale or disposal of the item.