ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

INTRODUCTION TO COST ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In marginal costing method, sale price is fixed on the basis of variable cost
A
True
B
False
C
True to some extent
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There is a marginal cost when there are changes in the total cost of production. Since fixed costs are constant, they do not contribute to a change in total production costs. Therefore, marginal costs exist when variable costs exist.

Detailed explanation-2: -Marginal cost is the expense incurred by a business for producing an additional unit of a good or service. It is calculated by taking the total cost of producing additional products and dividing it by the total number of extra units produced.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is calculated as Marginal cost = Direct Material + Direct Labour + Direct Expenses + Variable Overheads.

Detailed explanation-4: -’b. Costs that are small and unimportant with little impact on profits are called marginal costs. ‘ is not a true statement.

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