How do you find the net benefit in this? show the method Relevant Cost Amount Sales Revenue (12000 x $31.50) $378,000 Less:   Direct Material (12000 x ($16.40-$4.20)) $146,400 Direct Labor (12000 x $4.50) $54,000 Variable Manufacturing Overhead (12000 x $7.50) (Notes) $90,000 Additional setup costs $8400 Special equipment cost $5800       Net benefit $73,400   Notes: Total manufacturing overhead rate $40 per hour Less: Fixed manufacturing overhead (1500000/60000) $25 per hour Variable manufacturing overhead  $15 per hour Required machine hour for one unit is half-hour i.e.  $7.5 per unit

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How do you find the net benefit in this? show the method

Relevant Cost Amount
Sales Revenue (12000 x $31.50) $378,000
Less:  
Direct Material (12000 x ($16.40-$4.20)) $146,400
Direct Labor (12000 x $4.50) $54,000
Variable Manufacturing Overhead (12000 x $7.50) (Notes) $90,000
Additional setup costs $8400
Special equipment cost $5800      
Net benefit $73,400
 

Notes:

Total manufacturing overhead rate $40 per hour
Less: Fixed manufacturing overhead (1500000/60000) $25 per hour
Variable manufacturing overhead  $15 per hour
Required machine hour for one unit is half-hour i.e.  $7.5 per unit 
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