, 1. Which costing method allocates fixed manufacturing
overhead to individual units produced?
- A) Variable costing
- B) Absorption costing
- C) Direct costing
- D) Activity-based costing
Correct Answer: B) Absorption costing
Rationale: Absorption costing assigns all manufacturing
costs, both fixed and variable, to the product, thus fixed
overhead is included in the unit cost.
2. What is the primary purpose of a contribution margin
analysis?
- A) To evaluate total cash flow
- B) To determine break-even point
- C) To assess operating efficiency
- D) To calculate tax liabilities
Correct Answer: B) To determine break-even point
Rationale: Contribution margin analysis helps assess
how sales affect profitability, particularly in determining the
break-even point.
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