Revenues Variable costs Fixed costs allocated to products Operating profit (loss) 36 Inch $360,800 225,600 141, 230 $ (6,030) 44 Inch $ 561,800 279,680 219,464 $ 62,656 54 Inch $ 339,600 157,500 132,806 $ 49,294
Revenues Variable costs Fixed costs allocated to products Operating profit (loss) 36 Inch $360,800 225,600 141, 230 $ (6,030) 44 Inch $ 561,800 279,680 219,464 $ 62,656 54 Inch $ 339,600 157,500 132,806 $ 49,294
Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions
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Differential analysis considers both variable and fixed costs when comparing two or more alternatives. It assists decision-makers in understanding the financial ramifications of their choices by separating the specific costs and revenues associated with each alternative. Differential analysis is very effective for evaluating price, product lines, cost control, investment, and resource allocation decisions.
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