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Cost-volume-profit analysis can be presented in both equation form and graphic form.

A) True
B) False

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In cost-volume-profit analysis, all costs are classified into the following two categories:


A) mixed costs and variable costs
B) sunk costs and fixed costs
C) discretionary costs and sunk costs
D) variable costs and fixed costs

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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If fixed costs are $561,000 and the unit contribution margin is $8.00, what is the break-even point in units if variable costs are decreased by $0.50 a unit?


A) 66,000
B) 70,125
C) 74,800
D) 60,000

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following describes the behavior of a variable cost per unit?


A) varies in increasing proportion with changes in the activity level
B) varies in decreasing proportion with changes in the activity level
C) remains constant with changes in the activity level
D) varies in direct proportion with the activity level

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Carter Co. sells two products, Arks and Bins. Last year, Carter sold 14,000 units of Arks and 56,000 units of Bins. Related data are: Carter Co. sells two products, Arks and Bins. Last year, Carter sold 14,000 units of Arks and 56,000 units of Bins. Related data are:   What was Carter Co.'s unit contribution margin of E? A)  $24 B)  $60 C)  $92 D)  $20 What was Carter Co.'s unit contribution margin of E?


A) $24
B) $60
C) $92
D) $20

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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A firm operated at 80% of capacity for the past year, during which fixed costs were $330,000, variable costs were 70% of sales, and sales were $1,000,000. Operating profit (loss) was


A) $140,000
B) $(30,000)
C) $370,000
D) $670,000

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Break-even analysis is one type of cost-volume-profit analysis.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following statements is true regarding fixed and variable costs?


A) Both costs are constant when considered on a per-unit basis.
B) Both costs are constant when considered on a total basis.
C) Fixed costs are constant in total, and variable costs are constant per unit.
D) Variable costs are constant in total, and fixed costs vary in total.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Match the following terms (a-e) with their definitions.

Premises
The relative distribution of sales among products sold by a company
Indicates the possible decrease in sales that may occur before operating loss results
Contribution margin divided by income from operations
Graphically shows costs, sales, and operating profit or loss at various levels of units sold
Plots only the difference between total sales and total costs
Responses
Sales mix
Profit-volume chart
Operating leverage
Margin of safety
Cost-volume-profit chart

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The relative distribution of sales among products sold by a company
Indicates the possible decrease in sales that may occur before operating loss results
Contribution margin divided by income from operations
Graphically shows costs, sales, and operating profit or loss at various levels of units sold
Plots only the difference between total sales and total costs

The Tom Company reports the following data: The Tom Company reports the following data:    Determine Tom Company's operating leverage. Determine Tom Company's operating leverage.

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($600,000 - $400,000...

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A company has a margin of safety of 25%, a contribution margin ratio of 30%, and sales of $1,000,000. (a) What is the break-even point in sales dollars? (b) What is the operating income? (c) If neither the relationship between variable costs and sales nor the amount of fixed costs is expected to change in the next year, how much additional operating income can be earned by increasing sales by $110,000?

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(a) Margin of safety = $1,000,000 × 25% ...

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If the volume of sales is $6,000,000 and sales at the break-even point amount to $4,800,000, the margin of safety is 25%.

A) True
B) False

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Given the following cost data, what type of cost is shown? Given the following cost data, what type of cost is shown?   A)  mixed cost B)  variable cost C)  fixed cost D)  period cost


A) mixed cost
B) variable cost
C) fixed cost
D) period cost

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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If variable costs per unit decreased because of a decrease in utility rates, the break-even point would


A) decrease
B) increase
C) remain the same
D) increase or decrease, depending upon the percentage increase in utility rates

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Bobby Company has fixed costs of $160,000. The unit selling price, variable cost per unit, and contribution margin per unit for the company's two products are provided below. Bobby Company has fixed costs of $160,000. The unit selling price, variable cost per unit, and contribution margin per unit for the company's two products are provided below.    The sales mix for product X and Y is 60% and 40%, respectively. Determine the break-even point in units of X and Y. The sales mix for product X and Y is 60% and 40%, respectively. Determine the break-even point in units of X and Y.

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Unit contribution margin of sa...

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Garmo Co. has an operating leverage of 5. Next year's sales are expected to increase by 10%. The company's operating income will increase by 50%.

A) True
B) False

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Rusty Co. sells two products, X and Y. Last year, Rusty sold 5,000 units of X and 35,000 units of Y. Related data are: Rusty Co. sells two products, X and Y. Last year, Rusty sold 5,000 units of X and 35,000 units of Y. Related data are:   What was Rusty Co.'s unit variable cost of E? A)  $52.50 B)  $70.00 C)  $120.00 D)  $50.00 What was Rusty Co.'s unit variable cost of E?


A) $52.50
B) $70.00
C) $120.00
D) $50.00

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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The range of activity over which changes in cost are of interest to management is called the relevant range.

A) True
B) False

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Only a single line, which represents the difference between total sales revenues and total costs, is plotted on the profit-volume chart.

A) True
B) False

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