Tech Ltd manufactures various types of smart phones. Two of its latest products on the market are
Question:
Tech Ltd manufactures various types of "smart phones". Two of its latest products on the market are the "Generation Y" otherwise referred to as the GY and the "Matrix X"- otherwise referred to as the MX. In order to remain competitive the business is looking at expanding its products in the next 12 months. The business hopes to not only expand on its smart phone selection but also look at offering home insurance to its customers. The company currently uses a traditional costing system and allocates overhead costs based on an estimated 83,200 direct labour hours. The following cost information has been used as a basis for pricing decisions over the past year. The company has produced a total of 165,000 units, 60% are of the GY and 40% are of the MX.