Questions from Cost Accounting


Q: As a manager making a decision, which is likely more important

As a manager making a decision, which is likely more important: gross margin or contribution margin? Why?

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Q: The Dollar Store’s cost structure is dominated by variable costs with a

The Dollar Store’s cost structure is dominated by variable costs with a contribution margin ratio of .30 and fixed costs of $30,000. Every dollar of sales contributes 30 cents toward...

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Q: Foxx Company’s cost structure is dominated by variable costs with a contribution

Foxx Company’s cost structure is dominated by variable costs with a contribution margin ratio of .25 and fixed costs of $100,000. Every dollar of sales contributes 25 cents toward fixed costs and prof...

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Q: Rainbow Tours gives walking tours of Springfield. Rainbow charges $40

Rainbow Tours gives walking tours of Springfield. Rainbow charges $40 per person for the tour and incurs $16 in variable costs for labor, drinks, and maps. The monthly fixed costs for Rainbow Tours ar...

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Q: Refer to the data for Cambridge, Inc., in Exercise 3

Refer to the data for Cambridge, Inc., in Exercise 3-25. In Exercise 3-25 Cambridge, Inc., is considering the introduction of a new calculator with the following price and cost characteristics: Sales...

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Q: Refer to the data for Balance, Inc., in Exercise 3

Refer to the data for Balance, Inc., in Exercise 3-27. In Exercise 3-27 Balance, Inc., is considering the introduction of a new energy snack with the following price and cost characteristics: Sales p...

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Q: Crest Industries sells a single model of satellite radio receivers for use

Crest Industries sells a single model of satellite radio receivers for use in the home. The radios have the following price and cost characteristics: Sales price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 160 pe...

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Q: Rio Coffee Shoppe sells two coffee drinks, a regular coffee and

Rio Coffee Shoppe sells two coffee drinks, a regular coffee and a latte. The two drinks have the following prices and cost characteristics: The monthly fixed costs at Rio are $6,720. Based on experi...

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Q: What is operating leverage? Why is knowledge of a firm’s operating

What is operating leverage? Why is knowledge of a firm’s operating leverage important to its managers?

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Q: What is the margin of safety? Why is this important for

What is the margin of safety? Why is this important for managers to know?

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