Chapter 6, Problem 6.19P

To determine

Concept introduction:

Activity-based costing (ABC):

Activity-based costing refers to the method of costing where the overhead cost is assigned to various products. This costing method identifies the relationship between the manufacturing overhead costs and the activities. After establishing the relationship, the indirect cost is allocated to the products.

Requirement 1:

Calculate the cost of serving the local commercial market.

To determine

Concept introduction:

Profit margin:

The profit margin is the percentage charged by the seller on the sale of the goods. The difference between the sales price and the cost price of the product is known as the profit margin.

Requirement 2:

Calculate the profit margin earned by serving the local commercial market.

To determine

Concept introduction:

Profit margin:

The profit margin is the percentage charged by the seller on the sale of the goods. The difference between the sales price and the cost price of the product is known as the profit margin.

Requirement 3:

Provide recommendations to the management of the company regarding the local commercial market.