Chapter 20: Q6RQ (page 1119)
What is the relevant range?
Short Answer
The range where the variable cost per unit and fixed cost remains constant is known as the relevant range.
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Chapter 20: Q6RQ (page 1119)
What is the relevant range?
The range where the variable cost per unit and fixed cost remains constant is known as the relevant range.
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Determining cost behavior
Identify each cost below as variable (V), fixed (F), or mixed (M), relative to units sold. Explain your reason.
Units Sold 25 50 75 100
a. Total phone cost \( 150 \) 200 \( 250 \) 300
b. Materials cost per unit 35 35 35 35
c. Manager’s salary 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
d. Depreciation cost per unit 60 30 20 15
e. Total utility cost 400 650 900 1,150
f. Total cost of goods sold 3,125 6,250 9,375 12,500
Question: Determining fixed cost per unit
For each total fixed cost listed below, determine the fixed cost per unit when sales are 50, 100, and 200 units.
Store rent $ 5,000
Manager’s salary 3,000
Equipment lease 500
Depreciation on fixtures 250
What is a variable cost? Give an example.
What is sensitivity analysis? How do managers use this tool?
What is cost stickiness? Why do managers need to be aware of cost stickiness?
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