Math Problem Statement
The management of Bonga Corporation is considering dropping product D74F. Data from the company's accounting system for this product for last year appear below:
Sales
$ 830,000
Variable expenses
$ 390,000
Fixed manufacturing expenses
$ 266,000
Fixed selling and administrative expenses
$ 232,000
All fixed expenses of the company are fully allocated to products in the company's accounting system. Further investigation has revealed that $111,000 of the fixed manufacturing expenses and $103,000 of the fixed selling and administrative expenses are avoidable if product D74F is discontinued.
What would be the financial advantage (disadvantage) from dropping product D74F?
Multiple Choice
$226,000Incorrect
$58,000
($226,000)
($58,000)
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Contribution Margin
Cost Analysis
Decision-Making in Accounting
Formulas
Contribution margin = Sales - Variable expenses
Net financial impact = Contribution margin - Avoidable fixed costs
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Business or Accounting
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