Alma's Recording Studio rents studio time to musicians in 2-hours blocks. Each session includes the use of the studio facilities, a digital recording of the performance, and a professional music producer/mixer. Anticipated annual volume is 1,000 sessions. The company has invested $2,352,000 in the studio and expects a return on investment (ROI)of 20%. Budgeted costs for the coming year are as follows.   Per Session Total Direct materials (CDs, etc.) $20  Direct labor $400  Variable overhead $50  Fixed overhead $950,000 Variable selling and administrative expenses $40  Fixed selling and administrative expenses $500,000     a. Determine the total cost per session.   b. Determine the desired ROI per session.

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Alma's Recording Studio rents studio time to musicians in 2-hours blocks. Each session includes the use of the studio facilities, a digital recording of the performance, and a professional music producer/mixer. Anticipated annual volume is 1,000 sessions. The company has invested $2,352,000 in the studio and expects a return on investment (ROI)of 20%. Budgeted costs for the coming year are as follows.

 

Per Session Total

Direct materials (CDs, etc.) $20 

Direct labor $400 

Variable overhead $50 

Fixed overhead $950,000

Variable selling and administrative expenses $40 

Fixed selling and administrative expenses $500,000

 

 

a. Determine the total cost per session.

 

b. Determine the desired ROI per session.

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