Asked by Ingrid Maguina on May 09, 2024

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Given the following information:
Variable cost per unit = $5
July fixed cost per unit = $7
Units sold and produced in July = 28,000
What is the total estimated cost for August if 30,000 units are projected to be produced and sold?

Variable Cost

An expense that fluctuates with the level of output or sales volume, such as the cost of raw materials used in a product's manufacture.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the volume of production or sales, remaining constant over a specified range of activity and period of time, such as rent or salaries.

Units Sold

The total number of a product that a company sells within a particular period, indicating the volume of business activity.

  • Determine the operating earnings by evaluating diverse levels of manufacturing and selling activities.
  • Understand how cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis aids in decision making.
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Bahaa TalatMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
Total fixed costs: $7 × 28,000 = $196,000
Total cost at 30,000 units: $196,000 + ($5 × 30,000 units) = $346,000