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Step2247 [10]
3 years ago
13

For years, Company A has made a line of high-quality power tools. They plan to introduce a revolutionary new tool made entirely

on a 3-D printer. The new concept has been in research and development for about two years. Just before they build the first prototypes, they learn that a competitor has released a tool with essentially the same abilities. Where should Company A have invested more effort?
protecting their proprietary knowledge
running customer focus groups
building digital prototypes
identifying new trends in technology
Business
1 answer:
Andre45 [30]3 years ago
7 0

Protecting their proprietary knowledge through trademarks, copyrights, and patents.

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Under variable costing, the company's net operating income for the year would be:

0 $78,750 lower than under absorption costing

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Production units = 32,150 units

Sales units = 26,900 units

Production costs :

Direct materials                               $234, 695

Direct labor                                       $154, 320

Variable manufacturing overhead $279, 705

Fixed manufacturing overhead     $482, 250

Sales for the year                          $1,277,750

Variable selling and administrative expenses  $158,710

Fixed selling and administrative expenses      $212,190

Income Statement under variable costing:

Sales for the year                                               $1,277,750

Variable cost of goods sold                                $559,520

Variable selling and administrative expenses     $158,710

Total variable costs                                              $718,230

Contribution margin                                           $559,520

Fixed manufacturing overhead                         $482,250

Fixed selling and administrative expenses       $212,190

Total fixed costs                                                $694,440

Net operating loss                                             $134,920

Direct materials                               $234, 695

Direct labor                                       $154, 320

Variable manufacturing overhead $279, 705

Total variable manufacturing cost  $668,720

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Unit costs = $20.60

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Cost of goods sold                                              $963,020

Gross profit                                                           $314,730

Fixed selling and administrative expenses        $212,190

Variable selling and administrative expenses    $158,710

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Net operating loss                                                $56,170

Direct materials                               $234, 695

Direct labor                                       $154, 320

Variable manufacturing overhead $279, 705

Fixed manufacturing overhead     $482, 250

Total manufacturing costs             $1,150,970

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