Jogi transporters operate in the transport industry. On 1/1/2016, the management acquired a new lorry to meet
Question:
Jogi transporters operate in the transport industry. On 1/1/2016, the management acquired a new lorry to meet customer needs and cater for the increase in business volume. Initial costs and maintenance are as follows;
Cost 12,000,000
Scrap value- 2000000
Annual road fee- 1200
Insurance premium per year- 400000
Replacement of tyres after every 25000km- 48000
Replacement of spare parts per service- 8000
Price of fuel per litre- 60
Additional information
Economic life for the lorry-4years
The lorry has 6 tyres each costing 8000
Service is carried out after every 5000km
On average the lorry covers 20km for every litre consumed.
The lorry is projected to cover 100,000km in January, 25000km in February and 50,000km in march 2006.
Required;
Prepare a schedule for the three months showing;
Variable cost per km (2marks)
ii. | Fixed cost per km | (2mark |
iii. | Total cost per km | (1mark) |
Fixed costs are actually variable cost. With reference to (b) above, explain whether you agree or disagree with the statement (1marks)