Favaz began business at the start of this year and had the following costs: variable manufacturing cost per unit, $7; fixed manufacturing costs, $60,000; variable selling and administrative costs per unit, $3; and fixed selling and administrative costs, $263,000. The company sells its units for $48 each. Additional data follow. Planned production in units 10,000 Actual production in units 10,000 Number of units sold 9,500 There were no variances. The income (loss) under absorption costing is

Favaz

The income (loss) under absorption costing is

= $41,000.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Variable manufacturing cost per unit, $7

Fixed manufacturing costs, $60,000

Variable selling and administrative costs per unit, $3

Fixed selling and administrative costs, $263,000

Selling price per unit = $48

Planned production in units = 10,000

Actual production in units = 10,000

Number of units sold = 9,500

Ending inventory = 500 (10,000 - 9,500)

Income Statement

Sales revenue ($48 * 9,500)            $456,000

Cost of production:

Variable manufacturing        $70,000 ($7 * 10,000)

Fixed manufacturing costs,   60,000

Total cost of production     $130,000

Less Ending inventory             6,500 ($13 * 500)

Cost of goods sold                              123,500

Gross profit                                       $332,500

Expenses:

Variable selling and administrative

costs per unit, ($3 * 9,500)  $28,500

Fixed selling and

administrative costs,            263,000

Total expenses                                 $291,500

Net income                                          $41,000    

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