Alpha Technology produces two products: a high end laptop under the label Excellent Laptops and an inexpensive desktop under the label Outstanding Computers. The two products use two overhead activities, with the following costs: Setting up equipment $3,000 Machining $15,000 The controller has collected the expected annual prime costs for each product, the machine hours, the 」setup hours, and the expected production. Excellent Laptops Outstanding Computers Direct Labor Direct Materials Expected Production in Units Machine Hours Setup Hours Calculate the overhead cost per unit for each of Outstanding Computer's computer using overhead $25,000 $20,000 3,000 850 80 $10,000 $5,000 3,000 2,000 75 rates based on machine hours and setup hours. (Note: Round answer to two decimal places.) a.$3.99 per unit b.$5.75 per unit c.$4.88 per unit d.$6.10 per unit

When paul o’neill joined alcoa as ceo, he set a , that there would be zero workplace accidents. a lot of people in the organization thought this was impossible given how dangerous some aluminum-manufacturing jobs are, but alcoa’s safety record improved tremendously. as the board of governors of the american red cross considers planning, one option is to make strategic plans and then direct managers to align tactical and operational plans accordingly. another option is to have planning specialists managers across the organization make their own plans. why might this organization’s executives opt for the latter approach? check all that apply. (a) the environment is a dynamic one, and department and frontline managers can come up with more responsive plans than can central leadership. (b)resources will be better coordinated across the organization in support of the overall strategy.(c) senior leadership will have more control over the organization’s direction. (d)when managers come up with their own plans, they are likely to be more committed to following through on them.

As sales exceed the break‑even point, a high contribution‑margin percentage (a) increases profits faster than does a low contribution-margin percentage (b) increases profits at the same rate as a low contribution-margin percentage (c) decreases profits at the same rate as a low contribution-margin percentage (d) increases profits slower than does a low contribution-margin percentage

Carlton industries is considering a new project that they plan to price at $74.00 per unit. the variable costs are estimated at $39.22 per unit and total fixed costs are estimated at $12,085. the initial investment required is $8,000 and the project has an estimated life of 4 years. the firm requires a return of 8 percent. ignore the effect of taxes. what is the degree of operating leverage at the financial break-even level of output?