A company seeking to improve its competitive position, has launched a cost reduction programme in its existing

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A company seeking to improve its competitive position, has launched a cost reduction programme in its existing plants, apart from trying to increase output. 

The present profit before tax comes to 15% of turnover and 30% of capital employed. Other relevant working ratios are: 

It has been proposed to reduce the sale price by 10% and increase the output by 20%. No change in fixed costs is expected. The estimated cost reduction amounts to Rs. 42,000. 

You are required to work out the relevant figures and ratio based on the proposal and present those along with the existing ones in a meaningful manner and offer your comments.

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Cost Accounting

ISBN: 9780070221628

4th Edition

Authors: Jawahar Lal, Seema Srivastava

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