A factory produces 1000 units of product 'X' for home consumption at thefollowing costs.(Rs.) Costs40,00036,000Direct MaterialsDirect LabourFactory overheadFixedVariable12,00020,00032,000Administration OverheadFixed10,00016,00026,000134,000VariableTotal CostThe domestic market can consume only 1000 units at a selling price ofRs.155/=. The foreign market for this product can however, consumeadditional 4000 units if the price is reduced to Rs.125/=. Is the foreignmarket worth trying? Justify your answer with relevant calculation.

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A factory produces 1000 units of product 'X' for home consumption at the following costs. Direct Materials Direct Labour (Rs.) Costs 40,000 36,000 Factory overhead Fixed Variable 12,000 20,000 32,000 Administration Overhead Fixed Variable 10,000 16,000 26,000 134,000 Total Cost The domestic market can consume only 1000 units at a selling price of Rs.155/=. The foreign market for this product can however, consume additional 4000 units if the price is reduced to Rs.125/=. Is the foreign market worth trying? Justify your answer with relevant calculation.

A factory produces 1000 units of product 'X' for home consumption at the following costs. Direct Materials Direct Labour (Rs.) Costs 40,000 36,000 Factory overhead Fixed Variable 12,000 20,000 32,000 Administration Overhead Fixed Variable 10,000 16,000 26,000 134,000 Total Cost The domestic market can consume only 1000 units at a selling price of Rs.155/=. The foreign market for this product can however, consume additional 4000 units if the price is reduced to Rs.125/=. Is the foreign market worth trying? Justify your answer with relevant calculation.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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