A-LevelAccountingCosting / Absorption CostingOct/Nov 2018Paper 1 Q261 Mark
A company manufactures a single product with a selling price of $75 per unit. The table shows the costs based on sales and production volume of 8000 units. direct costs $158000 variable manufacturing overheads $74000 fixed manufacturing overheads $80000 variable selling overheads $20000 fixed administration overheads $100000 If absorption costing is applied, what is the gross profit on each unit sold?
A$21.00
B$36.00
C$43.50
D$46.00
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is B: $36.00
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🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown
Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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