Question 5 of 23

Response:

$8,000

Clarification:

                                                    khaki shorts           khaki pants

machine minutes per unit                    15                         24

contribution margin per unit               $16                       $32

CM per machine minute                  $1.067                   $1.33

minimum demand                            3,000                   3,000

machine minutes required              45,000                72,000

total machine minutes available               288,000

total machine minutes remaining               171,000

production                                             0                       7,125

total production                                3,000                   10,125

total contribution margin               $48,000               $324,000

adding 100 more machine hours will elevate production time by 6,000 minutes, enabling the creation of an additional 250 khaki pants. Thus, the contribution margin increases by 250 x $32 = $8,000

I calculated contribution margin per minute; alternatively, contributing margin per hour could also be computed to identify which product yields better profitability.  Contribution margin per hour for shorts = $64, and for pants = $80. The outcome remains unchanged.

Response:

C. Locate a lender that is prepared to provide FHA loans.

Explanation:

The FHA loan program was established by the U.S. government to make home ownership more accessible for citizens. To qualify, the minimum credit score required is 500, with a down payment of 3.5% for scores of 580 or above, and 10% for scores between 500 and 579. Additionally, mortgage insurance must be acquired, and the proposed property must comply with FHA standards.

However, it is not within his control to find a lender offering FHA loans, as the lender must be sanctioned by the Federal Housing Administration. He can only secure a loan from a financial institution approved by the FHA.

Answer:

1.                                            Variable           Fixed

Cost of goods sold          70,000,000     30,000,000

Selling Expenses             12,000,000        4,000,000

Administrative Exp.           6,000,000         6,000,000

Total                                  88,000,000     40,000,000

Note:

Cost of goods sold: 70% variable and 30% fixed on 10,000,000 respectively

Selling expenses: 75% variable and 25% fixed on $16,000,000 respectively

Administrative expenses: 50% variable and 50% fixed on $12,000,000 respectively

2. Unit Variable cost = Total variable cost / Units produced

Total Variable cost          88,000,000

Units produced                  1,000,000

Unit variable cost                  88      

Unit Contribution margin = Selling Price - Variable cost per unit

Selling Price                    $188

- Variable cost per unit       $88

Unit Contribution margin   $100

3. Break even Point (Units) = Fixed cost / Contribution margin per unit

Fixed cost                                    40,000,000

Contribution margin per Unit           100    

Break even Point (Units)               400,000

4. Break even point (units) = Fixed cost / Contribution margin per unit

Fixed cost                                           40,000,000

Increased Fixed cost                           5,000,000

Total New fixed cost                          45,000,000

Contribution margin per unit                   100      

Break even point (units)                      450,000

5. Determined sales units = (New fixed cost + Desired Income) / Contribution margin

New Fixed Cost                45,000,000

Desired Income                60,000,000

                                         105,000,000

Contribution margin                100        

per unit

Determined sales units      1,050,000

6. Maximum Income from operation = Total New sales - Total New variable cost - Total Fixed cost

Sales                               188,000,000

Increased sales               11,280,000

Total New sales              199,289,000

Variable cost                    88,000,000

New Variable cost     5,280,000

Total New Variable cost   93,280,000

Total New Fixed cost       45,000,000

Maximum Income from   61,000,000

operation

Number of units = Increase in sales / Price per unit

New variable cost = Number of units * Unit variable cost

Increased sales                    11,280,000

Price per unit                            188    

Number of units                      60,000

Unit variable cost x                  88.00

New Variable cost                 5,280,000

7. Net income = Sales - Variable cost - New fixed cost

Sales                           188,000,000

Less: Variable cost      88,000,000

Less: New fixed cost   45,000,000

Net Income                  55,000,000

8. Option b. Supporting the proposal due to its potential to boost operational income.

Answer:

The right choice is option (D).

Explanation:

The scenario provides the following information:

Operating Income (EBIT) = $2,500,000

Depreciation Expense = $500,000

Tax rate = 40%

Net investment = $1,000,000

Thus, we can determine BBC's free cash flow using this formula:

= EBIT × (1 - Tax Rate) + Depreciation & Amortization - Net investment

Insert the values into the formula above:

So, the calculation becomes:

= $2,500,000 × (1 - 40%) + $500,000 - $1,000,000

= $1,500,000 + $500,000 - $1,000,000

= $1,000,000

Answer B is correct. Seasonal. Explanation: Seasonal unemployment arises at certain periods of the year when demand for services or goods decreases compared to other times. This scenario frequently occurs in tourist regions, like the one described in the provided question, where job demand spikes during peak tourist seasons. Ideally, workers facing seasonal unemployment should seek economic adjustments in low-demand months and diversify their activities to ensure continued income. Government intervention through public employment policies is also critical to mitigate this issue.