A Packaging Company Produces Cardboard Boxes in an Automated Process

Multiple Choice

A packaging company produces cardboard boxes in an automated process. The required direct materials costs $0.30 per unit. Fixed manufacturing overhead costs are budgeted at $24,000 per month and are allocated based on units of production. The budgeted contribution margin per unit is $0.85, and administration fixed costs are budgeted at $7,500 per month.What is the flexible-budget amount for operating income for 40,000 and 20,000 units, respectively?

A) $26,000; $20,000
B) $36,000; $30,000
C) $40,000; $34,000
D) $44,000; $38,000
E) $2,500; <$14,500>