Question

Assume that a pet food manufacturer is considering adding two types of pet food to its existing product line. Research had determined that good demand exists for dog food in 40-pound bags and cat food in 0.5 pound cans. The company identified the following partial list of activities, costs, and activity drivers expected for the next year: Activity Expected Costs Cost Driver Handling materials $105,000 Number of batches made Storage costs $820,000 Weight of finished product ​ Dog Food Cat Food Production volume 100,000 units 200,000 units Batches made 200 batches 150 batches1. How much overhead cost will be assigned to each unit of product using activity-based costing (ABC)?
a. Dog food: $4.62: cat food: $4.62.
b. Dog food: $2.64; cat food: $2.64.
c. Dog food: $8.60: cat food: $0.33.
d. Dog food: $0.26: cat food: $8.60.
e. Dog food: $0.12; cat food: $3.85.
2. Which of the following would not be considered a product cost?
a. Direct material costs.
b. Factory supervisor's salary.
c. Direct labor costs.
d. Budget accountant's salary.
e. Manufacturing overhead costs.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. dog food

Explanation: