Tampa Foundry began operations during the current year, manufacturing various products for industrial use. One such product is light-gauge aluminum, which the company sells for $36 per roll. Cost information for the year just ended follows.

Production and sales totaled 20,000 rolls and 17,000 rolls; respectively there is no work in process. Tampa carries its finished goods inventory at the average unit cost of production.

Instructions:
a. Determine the cost of the finished goods inventory of light-gauge aluminum.
b. Prepare an income statement for the current year ended December 31
c. On the basis of the information presented:
1. Does it appear that the company pays commissions to its sales staff? Explain.
2. What is the likely effect on the $4.50 unit cost of direct materials if next year's production increases?Why?

Per Unit Variable Cost Fixed Cost Direct materials S4.50 Direct labor Factory overhea Selling Administrative 6.5 50,000 70,000 135,000