Assume the same information as for Problem 11-48, except that the $12 fixed manufacturing overhead consists of
Question:
Assume the same information as for Problem 11-48, except that the $12 fixed manufacturing overhead consists of $8 per unit batch related costs and $4 per unit facilities level fixed costs. Also, assume that each new batch causes increased costs of $5,000 per batch; the remainder of the batch level costs consists of tools and supervision labor that do not vary with the number of batches. The remainder of fixed costs do not vary with the number of units produced or the number of batches.
Required
1. Calculate the relevant unit and total cost of the special order, including the new information about batch related costs.
2. If accepted, how would the special order affect GGI’s operating income?
Operating capacity (per month) | 22,000 | bags (100 lbs. each) | |||
Current monthly production level | 20,000 | bags | |||
Batch size | 1,000 | bags | |||
Current number of batches per month | 20 | batches | |||
Information regarding special order: | |||||
No. of bags (100lbs. Each) | 5,000 | ||||
Offering price (total sales revenue) | $125,000 | ||||
One-time charge for the order | $2,000 | ||||
Breakdown of $12 per unit fixed overhead cost: | |||||
Batch-related costs | $8.00 | ||||
Facilities-level fixed ovherhead costs | $4.00 | ||||
Incremental costs per batch | $5,000 |
Step by Step Answer:
Cost management a strategic approach
ISBN: 978-0073526942
5th edition
Authors: Edward J. Blocher, David E. Stout, Gary Cokins