Blog

Unsigned integers can represent negative values. 

An array can hold elements of different data types in C++. 

In C++, a loop can have an empty body.

Scott is running an analysis on a company’s product portfolio and he’s trying to figure out which product life cycle stage categorizes a product where the sales plunge to zero, or when they drop to a low level where they continue for many years.

When calculating the budgeted number of units to be produced, all the following are options except

Dani’s dishwasher unexpectedly broke so she goes to Home Depot and tells the sales rep that she’s looking for a sleek, inexpensive, and most importantly dependable dishwasher. The sales rep tells her to focus her search on LG and Whirlpool dishwashers because of their design and dependability, but those are also the most expensive dishwashers. Dani asks about the Samsung dishwashers and the sales rep says they are not known for their dependability, but they are cheaper, and they are offering a five-year warranty on their product. Dani decides to buy the Samsung because it’s cheaper and she feels assured by the five-year warranty. What layer of product convinced Dani to buy the Samsung dishwasher?

Assume that Rio conducts an ABC analysis for a second product of Agatha, the ‘Darkhold’ annual planner, which is very popular amongst young professionals that have moved on from their first career job. Rio’s analysis indicates  the following based on actual results: Traditional system MOH allocation information:  30,000 DLH  $420,000 MOH allocated to the ‘Darkhold’ annual planer. ABC MOH allocation information. Activity Calculation ABC Cost Production $10.33 per machine hour × 30,000 machine hours $309,900.00  Supervisor Wages $21.20 per hour × 4,000 hours 84,800.00  Quality Inspection $10.39 per inspection hour × 10,000 inspection hours 103,900.00  Total $498,600.00 Given the above information and the other information associated with Exhibit 1, Explain what would be the benefits to Agatha from adopting an Activity Based Cost system. Is there evidence of production cross-subsidization? How may Agatha’s management use the ABC information to improve decision making? YOU MAY ADDRESS THE QUESTIONS IN A PARAGRAPH OR IN BULLET POINTS BUT MAKE SURE YOU ARTICULATE COMPLETE THOUGHTS.       

During 2025, KM Construction sold 10,000 units, with beginning and ending units for the year of 1,000. Manufacturing costs were as follows: ​Variable FixedManufacturing costs per unit$11.00$7.00Operating costs (variable is per unit)$3.00$2.50Which of the following statements is true?

Allocate MOH costs to the production of the ‘Witches’ Road’ annual planner using the plant-wide rate of $14 per DLH (same as you would do for a normal costing system).

Gigi is considering launching a new jewelry business that’s operated out of a truck, like a food truck for jewelry. She’s running the financials and is trying to identify her break-even point. The cost of the truck is $100,000. The average unit price for the jewelry is $20. The average unit variable cost is $15. How many units must Gigi sell to breakeven?