The demand for solvent, one of numerous products manufactured by RZM Industries Inc., has dropped sharply because of recent competition from a similar product. The companys chemists are currently completing tests of various new formulas, and it is anticipated that the manufacture of a superior product can be started on June 1, one month in the future. No changes will be needed in the present production facilities to manufacture the new product because only the mixture of the various materials will be changed.

The controller has been asked by the president of the company for advice on whether to continue production during May or to suspend the manufacture of solvent until June 1. The controller has assembled the following pertinent data:

RZM Industries Inc.

Income StatementSolvent

For the Month Ended April 30

1	Sales (4,000 units)	$500,000.00
2	Cost of goods sold	424,000.00
3	Gross profit	$76,000.00
4	Selling and administrative expenses	102,000.00
5	Loss from operations	$(26,000.00)

The production costs and selling and administrative expenses, based on production of 4,000 units in April, are as follows:

Direct materials	$45 per unit
Direct labor	20 per unit
Variable manufacturing cost	16 per unit
Variable selling and administrative expenses	15 per unit
Fixed manufacturing cost	$100,000 for April
Fixed selling and administrative expenses	42,000 for April

Sales for May are expected to drop about 20% below those of the preceding month. No significant changes are anticipated in the fixed costs or variable costs per unit. No extra costs will be incurred in discontinuing operations in the portion of the plant associated with solvent. The inventory of solvent at the beginning and end of May is expected to be inconsequential.

Required:

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Prepare an estimated income statement in absorption costing form for May for solvent, assuming that production continues during the month. Round amounts to two decimals.*

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Prepare an estimated income statement in variable costing form for May for solvent, assuming that production continues during the month. Round amounts to two decimals.*

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What would be the estimated loss in income from operations if the solvent production were temporarily suspended for May? If a loss is incurred, enter that amount as a negative number using a minus sign.

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What advice should the controller give to management?

* Refer to the lists of Labels and Amount Descriptions for the exact wording of the answer choices for text entries. Be sure to complete the statement heading. A colon (:) will automatically appear if it is required. If a net loss is incurred, enter that amount as a negative number using a minus sign.

Labels and Amount Descriptions

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Cost of goods sold
Fixed costs
For the Month Ending May 31
May 31
Selling and administrative expenses
Variable cost of goods sold
Amount Descriptions
Contribution margin
Contribution margin ratio
Direct labor
Direct materials
Fixed manufacturing cost
Fixed selling and administrative expenses
Gross profit
Income from operations
Loss from operations
Manufacturing margin
Planned contribution margin
Sales
Sales mix
Total cost of goods sold
Total fixed costs
Total selling and administrative expenses
Total variable cost of goods sold
Variable manufacturing cost
Variable selling and administrative expenses

Absorption Costing Income Statement

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1. Prepare an estimated income statement in absorption costing form for May for solvent, assuming that production continues during the month. Round amounts to two decimals. Refer to the lists of Labels and Amount Descriptions for the exact wording of the answer choices for text entries. Be sure to complete the statement heading. A colon (:) will automatically appear if it is required. If a net loss is incurred, enter that amount as a negative number using a minus sign.

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Under absorption costing, the cost of goods sold includes direct materials, direct labor, and factory overhead costs. Both fixed and variable factory costs are included as part of factory overhead.

Variable Costing Income Statement

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2. Prepare an estimated income statement in variable costing form for May for solvent, assuming that production continues during the month. Round amounts to two decimals. Refer to the lists of Labels and Amount Descriptions for the exact wording of the answer choices for text entries. Be sure to complete the statement heading. A colon (:) will automatically appear if it is required. If a net loss is incurred, enter that amount as a negative number using a minus sign.

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Under variable costing, the cost of goods sold includes only variable manufacturing costs.

Final Questions

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3. What would be the estimated loss in income from operations if the solvent production were temporarily suspended for May? If a loss is incurred, enter that amount as a negative number using a minus sign.

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The estimated loss is calculated by adding the fixed manufacturing cost plus the fixed selling and administrative expenses.

4. What advice should the controller give to management?

Production of solvent should be . Temporary suspension of production would result in an operating loss of compared with an operating loss of if production is continued. The result would be a savings of .

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Keep in mind that in the short run, fixed costs cannot be avoided.