In: Accounting
XYZ has been experiencing losses on its Widget line for several years. Here is the most recent contribution margin statement:
Sales | 850,000 | |
VC: | ||
Variable Manufacturing | 330,000 | |
Sales Commissions | 42,000 | |
Shipping | 18,000 | |
Total VC | 390,000 | |
Contribution Margin | 460,000 | |
FC: | ||
Advertising (traceable) | 270,000 | |
Depreciation (no resale) | 80,000 | |
General Factory OH | 105,000 | |
Product Manger Salary | 32,000 | |
Insurance on Inventory | 8,000 | |
Purchasing Department | 45,000 | |
Total FC | 540,000 | |
Net Op Loss | (80,000) |
The general factory overhead is a common cost allocated on the basis of machine hours
The Purchasing department is a common cost allocated on the basis of sales dollars.
What is the total relevant costs in the decision to drop this line?