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S Ltd. is producing a component at the following cost: Nature of Cost Rs per Unit Cost of Raw Material Consumed 11.50 Labour Cost 4.00

S Ltd. is producing a component at the following cost: 

 

Nature of Cost 

Rs per Unit 

Cost of Raw Material Consumed 

11.50 

Labour Cost 

4.00 

Direct Expenses 

2.50 

Semi Variable Overheads - as a % of Direct Cost 

18.0% 

Semi Variable Overheads - Variable component 

40.0% 

Semi Variable Overhead - Fixed component 

60.0% 

Fixed Overheads 

11.00 

Sales and   Distribution Overheads - Total Cost 

40,000 

Other information provided is as under: 

 

Qty Production & Sold [Nos] 

10,000 

Installed Capacity   [Nos] 

14,000 

Sale Price [ Rs/ per unit] 

42.00 

 

The company wants to expand its sales to fully utilize its installed capacity. In order to do so the following is planned: 

  1. Reduction of 18% on Selling Price 
  2. Increase in labor cost by 5%, reduction in material cost by 4%. 

 

From the above information please advise whether the company should continue with its present volumes or go in for full capacity utilization.

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