Question: S Ltd. is producing a component at the following cost: Nature of Cost Rs per Unit Cost of Raw Material Consumed 11.50 Labour Cost 4.00
S Ltd. is producing a component at the following cost:
Nature of Cost | Rs per Unit |
Cost of Raw Material Consumed | 11.50 |
Labour Cost | 4.00 |
Direct Expenses | 2.50 |
Semi Variable Overheads - as a % of Direct Cost | 18.0% |
Semi Variable Overheads - Variable component | 40.0% |
Semi Variable Overhead - Fixed component | 60.0% |
Fixed Overheads | 11.00 |
Sales and Distribution Overheads - Total Cost | 40,000 |
Other information provided is as under: |
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Qty Production & Sold [Nos] | 10,000 |
Installed Capacity [Nos] | 14,000 |
Sale Price [ Rs/ per unit] | 42.00 |
The company wants to expand its sales to fully utilize its installed capacity. In order to do so the following is planned:
- Reduction of 18% on Selling Price
- Increase in labor cost by 5%, reduction in material cost by 4%.
From the above information please advise whether the company should continue with its present volumes or go in for full capacity utilization.
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