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In applying the high-low method, what is the unit variable cost? In applying the high-low method, what is the unit variable cost?   A)  $2.88 B)  $2.50 C)  $3.20 D)  Cannot be determined from the information given.


A) $2.88
B) $2.50
C) $3.20
D) Cannot be determined from the information given.

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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The fixed cost element of a mixed cost is the cost of having a service available.

A) True
B) False

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Melody Manufacturing produces a hip-hop CD that is sold for $20. The contribution margin ratio is 40%. Fixed expenses total $9,200. Instructions (a) Compute the variable cost per unit. (b) Compute how many CDs Melody Manufacturing will have to sell in order to break even. (c) Compute how many CDs Melody Manufacturing will have to sell in order to make a target net income of $16,200.

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Which one of the following is a name for the range over which a company expects to operate?


A) Mixed range
B) Fixed range
C) Variable range
D) Relevant range

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Match the items below.

Premises
The amount of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs.
Costs that contain both a variable and a fixed element.
The percentage of sales dollars available to cover fixed costs and produce income.
Identifies the activity which causes changes in the behavior of costs.
The difference between actual or expected sales and sales at the break-even point.
Costs that vary in total directly and proportionately with changes in the activity level.
The level of activity at which total revenues equal total costs.
The range over which the company expects to operate during the year.
Costs that remain the same in total regardless of changes in the activity level.
A method that uses the total costs incurred at the high and low levels of activity.
Responses
Activity index
Variable costs
Fixed costs
High-low method
Relevant range
Mixed costs
Break-even point
Contribution margin
Margin of safety
Contribution margin ratio

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The amount of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs.
Costs that contain both a variable and a fixed element.
The percentage of sales dollars available to cover fixed costs and produce income.
Identifies the activity which causes changes in the behavior of costs.
The difference between actual or expected sales and sales at the break-even point.
Costs that vary in total directly and proportionately with changes in the activity level.
The level of activity at which total revenues equal total costs.
The range over which the company expects to operate during the year.
Costs that remain the same in total regardless of changes in the activity level.
A method that uses the total costs incurred at the high and low levels of activity.

April Industries sells a product with a contribution margin of $12 per unit, fixed costs of $223,200, and sales for the current year of $300,000. How much is April's break-even point?


A) 13,800 units
B) $76,800
C) 18,600 units
D) 6,400 units

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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In evaluating the margin of safety, the


A) break-even point is not relevant.
B) higher the margin of safety ratio, the greater the margin of safety.
C) higher the dollar amount, the lower the margin of safety.
D) higher the margin of safety ratio, the lower the fixed costs.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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If volume increases, all costs will increase.

A) True
B) False

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Why is identification of a relevant range important?


A) It is required under GAAP.
B) Cost behavior outside of the relevant range is not linear, which distorts CVP analysis.
C) It directly impacts the number of units of product a customer buys.
D) It is a cost that is incurred by a company that must be accounted for.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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If Qualls Quality Airline cuts its domestic fares by 30%,


A) its fixed costs will decrease.
B) profit will increase by 30%.
C) a profit can only be earned by decreasing the number of flights.
D) a profit can be earned either by increasing the number of passengers or by decreasing variable costs.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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_________________ divided by the contribution margin ratio will give the amount of _________________ to break even.

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Sandburg Manufacturing manufactures a single product. Annual production costs incurred in the manufacturing process are shown below for the production of 2,000 units. The Utilities and Maintenance are mixed costs. The fixed portions of these costs are $300 and $200, respectively. Sandburg Manufacturing manufactures a single product. Annual production costs incurred in the manufacturing process are shown below for the production of 2,000 units. The Utilities and Maintenance are mixed costs. The fixed portions of these costs are $300 and $200, respectively.    Instructions Calculate the expected costs to be incurred when production is 4,000 units. Use your knowledge of cost behavior to determine which of the other costs are fixed or variable. Instructions Calculate the expected costs to be incurred when production is 4,000 units. Use your knowledge of cost behavior to determine which of the other costs are fixed or variable.

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blured image a. Variable $6,000 รท 2,000 = $3.00 per ...

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At the break-even point of 2,000 units, variable costs are $165,000, and fixed costs are $96,000. How much is the selling price per unit?


A) $130.50
B) $34.50
C) $48.00
D) Not enough information

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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A target net income is calculated by taking actual sales minus the margin of safety.

A) True
B) False

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Unit fixed costs __________________ with the changes in the level of activity.

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Which of the following is not a mixed cost?


A) Car rental fee
B) Electricity
C) Depreciation
D) Telephone Expense

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Gall Manufacturing sells a product for $50 per unit. The fixed costs are $840,000 and the variable costs are 60% of the selling price. As a result of new automated equipment, it is anticipated that fixed costs will increase by $200,000 and variable costs will be 50% of the selling price. The new break-even point in units is:


A) 42,000.
B) 41,600.
C) 41,200.
D) 33,600.

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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Contribution margin


A) is always the same as gross profit margin.
B) excludes variable selling costs from its calculation.
C) is calculated by subtracting total manufacturing costs per unit from sales revenue per unit.
D) equals sales revenue minus variable costs.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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If the unit contribution margin is $1 and unit sales are 10,000 units above the break-even volume, then net income will be $10,000.

A) True
B) False

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Kipling Company has sales of $1,500,000 for the first quarter of 2016. In making the sales, the company incurred the following costs and expenses. Kipling Company has sales of $1,500,000 for the first quarter of 2016. In making the sales, the company incurred the following costs and expenses.    Instructions Calculate net income under CVP for 2016. Instructions Calculate net income under CVP for 2016.

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$1,500,000 โˆ’ [$500,0...

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