Question 1

The one primary difference between variable and absorption costing is that under

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A)  variable costing, companies charge the fixed manufacturing overhead as an expense in the current period. 
B)  absorption costing, companies charge the fixed manufacturing overhead as an expense in the current period. 
C)  variable costing, companies charge the variable manufacturing overhead as an expense in the current period. 
D)  absorption costing, companies charge the variable manufacturing overhead as an expense in the current period. 
A)  variable costing, companies charge the fixed manufacturing overhead as an expense in the current period. 
B)  absorption costing, companies charge the fixed manufacturing overhead as an expense in the current period. 
C)  variable costing, companies charge the variable manufacturing overhead as an expense in the current period. 
D)  absorption costing, companies charge the variable manufacturing overhead as an expense in the current period.

Question 2

Margin of safety in dollars is

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A)  expected sales divided by break-even sales. 
B)  expected sales less break-even sales. 
C)  actual sales less expected sales. 
D)  expected sales less actual sales. 
A)  expected sales divided by break-even sales. 
B)  expected sales less break-even sales. 
C)  actual sales less expected sales. 
D)  expected sales less actual sales.

Question 3

Contribution margin is the amount of revenue remaining after deducting

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A)  cost of goods sold. 
B)  fixed costs. 
C)  variable costs. 
D)  contra-revenue. 
A)  cost of goods sold. 
B)  fixed costs. 
C)  variable costs. 
D)  contra-revenue.

Question 4

Cost structure

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A)  refers to the relative proportion of fixed versus variable costs that a company incurs. 
B)  generally has little impact on profitability. 
C)  cannot be significantly changed by companies. 
D)  refers to the relative proportion of operating versus nonoperating costs that a company incurs. 
A)  refers to the relative proportion of fixed versus variable costs that a company incurs. 
B)  generally has little impact on profitability. 
C)  cannot be significantly changed by companies. 
D)  refers to the relative proportion of operating versus nonoperating costs that a company incurs.

Question 5

Use the following information for questions 
MacCloud Industries has two divisions-Standard and Premium. Each division has hundreds of different types of tennis racquets and tennis products. The following information is available: $\begin{array}{lll}&\text { Standard Division }&\text { Premium Division } & \text { Total }\\hline
\text { Sales } & \$ 400,000 & \$ 600,000&\$1,000,000 \
\text { Variable costs } & 280,000 & 360,000 \
\text { Contribution margin } & \$ 120,000 & \$ 240,000\
\text { Total fixed costs }&&&\$300,000
\end{array}$
-What is the weighted-average contribution margin ratio?

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A)  34% 
B)  35% 
C)  36% 
D)  50% 
A)  34% 
B)  35% 
C)  36% 
D)  50%

Question 6

The difference between absorption costing and variable costing is the treatment of fixed manufacturing overhead.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a CVP income statement, a selling expense is generally

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A)  completely a variable cost. 
B)  completely a fixed cost. 
C)  neither a variable cost nor a fixed cost. 
D)  partly a variable cost and partly a fixed cost. 
A)  completely a variable cost. 
B)  completely a fixed cost. 
C)  neither a variable cost nor a fixed cost. 
D)  partly a variable cost and partly a fixed cost.

Question 8

A cost structure which relies more heavily on fixed costs makes the company

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A)  more sensitive to changes in sales revenue. 
B)  less sensitive to changes in sales revenue. 
C)  either more or less sensitive to changes in sales revenue, depending on other factors. 
D)  have a lower break-even point. 
A)  more sensitive to changes in sales revenue. 
B)  less sensitive to changes in sales revenue. 
C)  either more or less sensitive to changes in sales revenue, depending on other factors. 
D)  have a lower break-even point.

Question 9

Ramirez Corporation sells two types of computer hard drives. The sales mix is 30% (Q-Drive) and 70% (Q-Drive Plus). Q-Drive has variable costs per unit of $90 and a selling price of $150. Q-Drive Plus has variable costs per unit of $105 and a selling price of $195. Ramirez's fixed costs are $891,000. How many units of Q-Drive would be sold at the break-even point?

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A)  3,300 
B)  4,455 
C)  11,000 
D)  7,700 
A)  3,300 
B)  4,455 
C)  11,000 
D)  7,700

Question 10

Use the following information for questions 
Swanson Company has two divisions; Sporting Goods and Sports Gear. The sales mix is 65% for Sporting Goods and 35% for Sports Gear. Swanson incurs $6,660,000 in fixed costs. The contribution margin ratio for Sporting Goods is 30%, while for Sports Gear it is 50%.
-The weighted-average contribution margin ratio is

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A)  37%. 
B)  40%. 
C)  43%. 
D)  50%. 
A)  37%. 
B)  40%. 
C)  43%. 
D)  50%.

Question 11

If fixed costs are $100,000 and weighted-average unit contribution margin is $50, then the break-even point in units is 2,000 units.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The sales mix percentages for Novotna's Boston and Seattle Divisions are 70% and 30%. The contribution margin ratios are: Boston (40%) and Seattle (30%). Fixed costs are $2,220,000. What is Novotna's break-even point in dollars?

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A)  $777,000 
B)  $6,000,000 
C)  $6,342,856 
D)  $6,727,272 
A)  $777,000 
B)  $6,000,000 
C)  $6,342,856 
D)  $6,727,272

Question 13

In 2019, Teller Company sold 3,000 units at $600 each. Variable expenses were $420 per unit, and fixed expenses were $270,000. The same selling price, variable expenses, and fixed expenses are expected for 2020. What is Teller's break-even point in units for 2020?

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A)  1,500 
B)  643 
C)  450 
D)  750 
A)  1,500 
B)  643 
C)  450 
D)  750

Question 14

The margin of safety ratio is

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A)  expected sales divided by break-even sales. 
B)  expected sales less break-even sales. 
C)  margin of safety in dollars divided by expected sales. 
D)  margin of safety in dollars divided by break-even sales. 
A)  expected sales divided by break-even sales. 
B)  expected sales less break-even sales. 
C)  margin of safety in dollars divided by expected sales. 
D)  margin of safety in dollars divided by break-even sales.

Question 15

When absorption costing is used, management may be tempted to overproduce in a given period in order to increase net income.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Use the following information for questions 
MacCloud Industries has two divisions-Standard and Premium. Each division has hundreds of different types of tennis racquets and tennis products. The following information is available: $\begin{array}{lll}&\text { Standard Division }&\text { Premium Division } & \text { Total }\\hline
\text { Sales } & \$ 400,000 & \$ 600,000&\$1,000,000 \
\text { Variable costs } & 280,000 & 360,000 \
\text { Contribution margin } & \$ 120,000 & \$ 240,000\
\text { Total fixed costs }&&&\$300,000
\end{array}$
-What is the break-even point in dollars?

Accepted Answer

A)  $108,000 
B)  $833,333 
C)  $857,143 
D)  $882,353 
A)  $108,000 
B)  $833,333 
C)  $857,143 
D)  $882,353

Question 17

The CVP income statement classifies costs as variable or fixed and computes a contribution margin.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The required sales in units to achieve a target net income is

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A)  (sales + target net income) divided by contribution margin per unit. 
B)  (sales + target net income) divided by contribution margin ratio. 
C)  (fixed cost + target net income) divided by contribution margin per unit. 
D)  (fixed cost + target net income) divided by contribution margin ratio. 
A)  (sales + target net income) divided by contribution margin per unit. 
B)  (sales + target net income) divided by contribution margin ratio. 
C)  (fixed cost + target net income) divided by contribution margin per unit. 
D)  (fixed cost + target net income) divided by contribution margin ratio.

Question 19

Use the following information for questions 
Swanson Company has two divisions; Sporting Goods and Sports Gear. The sales mix is 65% for Sporting Goods and 35% for Sports Gear. Swanson incurs $6,660,000 in fixed costs. The contribution margin ratio for Sporting Goods is 30%, while for Sports Gear it is 50%.
-What will sales be for the Sporting Goods Division at the break-even point?

Accepted Answer

A)  $5,400,000 
B)  $6,300,000 
C)  $10,067,442 
D)  $11,700,000 
A)  $5,400,000 
B)  $6,300,000 
C)  $10,067,442 
D)  $11,700,000

Question 20

Use the following information for questions 
Sprinkle Co. sells its product for $60 per unit. During 2019, it produced 60,000 units and sold 50,000 units (there was no beginning inventory). Costs per unit are: direct materials $15, direct labor $9, and variable overhead $3. Fixed costs are: $720,000 manufacturing overhead, and $90,000 selling and administrative expenses.
-The per unit manufacturing cost under variable costing is

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A)  $24. 
B)  $27. 
C)  $39. 
D)  $40. 
A)  $24. 
B)  $27. 
C)  $39. 
D)  $40.

The one primary difference between variable and absorption costing is that under

Margin of safety in dollars is

Contribution margin is the amount of revenue remaining after deducting

Cost structure

The difference between absorption costing and variable costing is the treatment of fixed manufacturing overhead.

In a CVP income statement, a selling expense is generally

A cost structure which relies more heavily on fixed costs makes the company

If fixed costs are $100,000 and weighted-average unit contribution margin is $50, then the break-even point in units is 2,000 units.

The sales mix percentages for Novotna's Boston and Seattle Divisions are 70% and 30%. The contribution margin ratios are: Boston (40%) and Seattle (30%). Fixed costs are $2,220,000. What is Novotna's break-even point in dollars?

In 2019, Teller Company sold 3,000 units at $600 each. Variable expenses were $420 per unit, and fixed expenses were $270,000. The same selling price, variable expenses, and fixed expenses are expected for 2020. What is Teller's break-even point in units for 2020?

The margin of safety ratio is

When absorption costing is used, management may be tempted to overproduce in a given period in order to increase net income.

The CVP income statement classifies costs as variable or fixed and computes a contribution margin.

The required sales in units to achieve a target net income is

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Job Order Costing

Process Costing

Activity-Based Costing

Cost-Volume-Profit

Incremental Analysis

Pricing

Budgetary Planning

Budgetary Control and Responsibility Accounting

Standard Costs and Balanced Scorecard

Planning for Capital Investments

Statement of Cash Flows

Financial Statement Analysis

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Exam 6: Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis: Additional Issues

The one primary difference between variable and absorption costing is that under

Margin of safety in dollars is

Contribution margin is the amount of revenue remaining after deducting

Cost structure

The difference between absorption costing and variable costing is the treatment of fixed manufacturing overhead.

In a CVP income statement, a selling expense is generally

A cost structure which relies more heavily on fixed costs makes the company

If fixed costs are $100,000 and weighted-average unit contribution margin is $50, then the break-even point in units is 2,000 units.

The sales mix percentages for Novotna's Boston and Seattle Divisions are 70% and 30%. The contribution margin ratios are: Boston (40%) and Seattle (30%). Fixed costs are $2,220,000. What is Novotna's break-even point in dollars?

In 2019, Teller Company sold 3,000 units at $600 each. Variable expenses were $420 per unit, and fixed expenses were $270,000. The same selling price, variable expenses, and fixed expenses are expected for 2020. What is Teller's break-even point in units for 2020?

The margin of safety ratio is

When absorption costing is used, management may be tempted to overproduce in a given period in order to increase net income.

The CVP income statement classifies costs as variable or fixed and computes a contribution margin.

The required sales in units to achieve a target net income is

Managerial Accounting

Job Order Costing

Process Costing

Activity-Based Costing

Cost-Volume-Profit

Incremental Analysis

Pricing

Budgetary Planning

Budgetary Control and Responsibility Accounting

Standard Costs and Balanced Scorecard

Planning for Capital Investments

Statement of Cash Flows

Financial Statement Analysis

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