a) Hyundai Company has a relevant range of production between 10,000 and 20,000 units. The following cost data represents average variable costs per unit for 15,000 units of production.

Average Cost per unit

Direct materials $12

Direct labor 10

Variable manufacturing overhead 5

Fixed manufacturing overhead 8

Required:

1. If 15,000 units are produced, what is the variable cost per unit? (1.5 marks)
2. If 12,000 units are produced, what is the variable cost per unit? (0.5 marks)
3. Comment briefly on your answers to (a) and (b). (1.5 marks)
4. If 19,000 units are produced, what are the total variable costs? (1 mark)