Question 1

If machine hours are a constraining factor,the product with the highest contribution margin per machine hour should be prioritized in production.Managers should maximize the contribution margin earned per amount of constrained resource.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When a firm has limited direct labor hours,it should prioritize the product with

Accepted Answer

A) the highest selling price per unit. 
B) the highest contribution margin per unit. 
C) the highest contribution margin per direct labor hour. 
D) the lowest direct labor hours per unit.

Question 3

The final step in the decision making process is to make the decision.The final step in the decision making process is to review the results of the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A special-order decision analysis cannot be used to make long-term pricing decisions.Prices must cover all costs if the company is to be profitable in the long run,and all costs are not considered in a special-order decision analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The accounting firm of Pie and Lowell is examining its client base to determine how profitable its regular clients are.Its analysis indicates that Chico,Inc.paid $116,000 in fees last year,but cost the firm $124,000 ($106,000 in billable labor,supplies,and copying,and $18,000 in allocated common fixed costs).If Pie and Lowell dropped Chico,Inc.as a client,and all fixed costs are unavoidable,how would profit be affected?

Accepted Answer

A) $0 
B) Increase $8,000 
C) Decrease $10,000 
D) Decrease $116,000

Question 6

It costs Camp,Inc.$35 per unit to manufacture 1,000 units per month of a product that it can sell for $50 each.Alternatively,Camp could process the units further into a more complex product,which would cost an additional $30 per unit.Camp could sell the more complex product for $75 each.How would processing the product further affect Camp's profit?

Accepted Answer

A) Profit would increase by $5,000. 
B) Profit would increase by $25,000. 
C) Profit would decrease by $5,000. 
D) Profit would decrease by $25,000.

Question 7

Manor,Inc.currently manufactures 1,000 subcomponents per month in one of its factories.The unit costs to produce the subcomponents are: The unit costs to produce are:
Manor is considering purchasing the subcomponents from an outside supplier,who normally charges $300 per unit.The supplier also has an "Exclusive Buyer's Club" which costs $30,000 per month to join,but whose members can purchase the subcomponents for $250 per unit.Fixed overhead is not avoidable.If Manor chose to purchase the subcomponents using the cheaper of the two buying options,what would be the effect on profit?

Accepted Answer

A) Decrease $25,000 
B) Decrease $5,000 
C) Increase $20,000 
D) Increase $75,000

Question 8

Which of the following is not a step in the managerial decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A) Identify the decision problem 
B) Review the results of the decision-making process 
C) Determine the decision alternatives 
D) Forecast the potential sales

Question 9

Underwood,Inc.manufactures two products.It currently has 2,000 hours of direct labor and 1,000 hours of machine time available per month.The table below lists the contribution margin,labor and machine time requirements,and demand for each product.What is the total contribution margin if Underwood,Inc.prioritizes production according to its limited resources?

Accepted Answer

A) $39,000 
B) $15,000 
C) $24,000 
D) $19,500

Question 10

Cranberry has received a special order for 100 units of its product at a special price of $2,100.The product normally sells for $2,800 and has the following manufacturing costs: Assume that Cranberry has sufficient capacity to fill the order without harming normal production and sales.If Cranberry accepts the order,what effect will the order have on the company's short-term profit?

Accepted Answer

A) $42,000 decrease 
B) $42,000 increase 
C) $70,000 decrease 
D) $28,000 increase

Question 11

A special-order decision analysis cannot be used if the firm is operating at full capacity.If the firm is operating at full capacity,the analysis must consider opportunity costs,but it can still be performed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Violet has received a special order for 100 units of its product.The product normally sells for $2,000 and has the following manufacturing costs: Assume that Violet has sufficient capacity to fill the order without harming normal production and sales.What minimum price should Violet charge to achieve a $25,000 incremental profit?

Accepted Answer

A) $1,300 
B) $1,550 
C) $1,680 
D) $1,800

Question 13

Avocado has received a special order for 2,000 units of its product at a special price.The product normally sells for $400 and has the following manufacturing costs: Assume that Avocado has sufficient capacity to fill the order.What special order price should Avocado charge to make a $20,000 incremental profit?

Accepted Answer

A) $400 
B) $360 
C) $270 
D) $260

Question 14

A ______________ is one that can be attributed to a specific segment of the business.

Accepted Answer

A) common fixed cost 
B) direct fixed cost 
C) variable fixed cost 
D) fixed variable cost

Question 15

Cotton Corp currently makes 10,000 subcomponents a year in one of its factories.The unit costs to produce are: An outside supplier has offered to provide Cotton Corp with the 10,000 subcomponents at a $84.50 per unit price.Fixed overhead is not avoidable.If Cotton Corp accepts the outside offer,what will be the effect on short-term profits?

Accepted Answer

A) $260,000 increase 
B) $195,000 decrease 
C) no change 
D) $65,000 increase

Question 16

Maple Inc.manufactures a product that costs $45 per unit plus $50,000 in fixed costs each month.Maple currently sells 5,000 of these units per month for $60 each.If Maple leased a machine for $30,000 a month,it could add features to the product that would allow it to sell for $75 each.It would cost an additional $10 per unit to add these features.How much would Maple's profit be affected if it leased the machine and added features to its product?

Accepted Answer

A) Increase $5,000 
B) Decrease $5,000 
C) Increase $295,000 
D) Decrease $295,000

Question 17

It costs Glenwood,Inc.$70 per unit to manufacture 1,000 units per month of a product that it can sell for $100 each.Alternatively,Glenwood could process the units further into a more complex product,which would cost an additional $40 per unit.Glenwood could sell the more complex product for $145 each.How would processing the product further affect Glenwood's profit?

Accepted Answer

A) Profit would increase by $5,000. 
B) Profit would increase by $45,000. 
C) Profit would decrease by $5,000. 
D) Profit would decrease by $45,000.

Question 18

Which of the following types of decisions involves deciding whether to eliminate a particular division or segment of the business?

Accepted Answer

A) Special-order 
B) Make-or-buy 
C) Continue-or-discontinue 
D) Sell-or-process further

Question 19

Olive Corp currently makes 20,000 subcomponents a year in one of its factories.The unit costs to produce are: An outside supplier has offered to provide Olive Corp with the 20,000 subcomponents at a $36 per unit price.Fixed overhead is not avoidable.What is the maximum price Olive Corp should pay the outside supplier?

Accepted Answer

A) $32 
B) $36 
C) $40 
D) $44

Question 20

Which of the following is irrelevant to the decision to eliminate an unprofitable segment?

Accepted Answer

A) The segment margin. 
B) Direct fixed costs. 
C) Common fixed costs. 
D) Segment revenue.

Exam 7: Incremental Analysis for Short-Term Decision Making

If machine hours are a constraining factor,the product with the highest contribution margin per machine hour should be prioritized in production.Managers should maximize the contribution margin earned per amount of constrained resource.

When a firm has limited direct labor hours,it should prioritize the product with

The final step in the decision making process is to make the decision.The final step in the decision making process is to review the results of the decision-making process.

A special-order decision analysis cannot be used to make long-term pricing decisions.Prices must cover all costs if the company is to be profitable in the long run,and all costs are not considered in a special-order decision analysis.

Which of the following is not a step in the managerial decision-making process?

A special-order decision analysis cannot be used if the firm is operating at full capacity.If the firm is operating at full capacity,the analysis must consider opportunity costs,but it can still be performed.

A ______________ is one that can be attributed to a specific segment of the business.

Which of the following types of decisions involves deciding whether to eliminate a particular division or segment of the business?

Which of the following is irrelevant to the decision to eliminate an unprofitable segment?