CM Company manufactures a component used in the production of one of its main products. The following cost information is availa

City A exhibits an elastic housing supply, indicating that variations in the availability of homes can greatly influence prices. Thus, a rise in demand necessitates an increase in supply, resulting in a notable uptick in housing costs. Conversely, city B has an inelastic housing supply, implying that fluctuations in supply have minimal impact on its pricing.

Answer: $36,000 loss

Explanation:

Initial cost = $250,000

Shipping fees = $3,500

Setup fees = $2,500

Annual maintenance = $5,000

Depreciation amount = $25,000

Proposed selling price = $200,000

Total costs involved = $(250,000 + 3,500 + 2,500 + 5,000)

Total costs involved = $261,000

Depreciation amount = $25,000

Equipment's book value = $261,000 - $25,000 = $236,000

Calculating gain/loss = Book value - selling price

Gain/loss = $236,000 - $200,000

$36,000 loss

Answer:

Total hours worked = 17,550 hours

Explanation:

Labour hours efficiency variance = labour efficiency variance/standard labour cost per hour

The hourly standard labour cost = $24

= 1,200/24= 50 hours

Labour variance (in hours) = Actual labour hours - Standard hours for actual units produced

The standard labour hours allowed for the production of 875 cranes is:

= 20 × 875 = 17,500 hours

Let the actual hours be "y"

50 = y - 17500

y = 50 + 17500

y= 17,550 hours

Total hours worked = 17,550 hours

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.

Answer:

Details on Costs and Revenue associated with the new CD

e. None of the alternatives given

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Variable expenses:

Direct materials and labor:    $2.50/CD

Royalties for songwriters:          $0.70/CD

Royalties for recording artists: $2.00/CD

Overall variable cost                     $5.20/CD

Price for CD Distributor: $10.00/CD

Contribution margin                       $4.80/CD

Fixed Costs:

Costs for advertising & promotion:           $380,000

Overhead for Sony Records Inc.: $300,000

Total fixed expenses                         $680,000

To find the break-even point = Total fixed costs/Contribution per unit

= $680,000/$4.8 = 142,000 CDs

Given that they have sold 100,000 CDs

The increase is 42,000 (142,000 - 100,000)

This growth represents a 42% change = (42,000/100,000 * 100)

The shift in sales from 100,000 to 142,000 CDs required to reach break-even is a 42% increase.  None of the available choices from a to d provide the correct answer.