t the end of September 2016, there were 880 units of a product manufactured by Robinson and Sons Limited. The company has a budgeted capacity of 7,000 units and during the month, one unit of the product was sold for $1,500. Production and sales for the month amounted to 6,500 units and 5,800 units respectively. Administrative, selling and production overheads were estimated at $820,000, $780,000 and $910,000 respectively. The following information relating to the product was also extracted from the financial records: Cost per unit Details $ Direct materials 250 Direct labour 275 Variable overheads 2 45 Total 770 Required: Determine the amount of stock in store at the start of the month. 2.Calculate the full cost per unit of production for September 2016
Master Budget
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Sales Budget and Selling
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At the end of September 2016, there were 880 units of a product manufactured by Robinson and Sons Limited. The company has a budgeted capacity of 7,000 units and during the month, one unit of the product was sold for $1,500. Production and sales for the month amounted to 6,500 units and 5,800 units respectively. Administrative, selling and production
Cost per unit
|
Details |
$ |
|
Direct materials |
250 |
|
Direct labour |
275 |
|
Variable overheads |
2 45 |
|
Total |
770 |
Required:
- Determine the amount of stock in store at the start of the month.
2.Calculate the full cost per unit of production for September 2016
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