Chapter 21, Problem 18QS

100%, equity, ending inventory. On January 1, 2015, 100% of the outstanding stock of Solo Company was purchased by Plato Corporation for $3,300,000. At that time, the book value of Solo’s net assets equaled $3,000,000. The excess was attributable to equipment with a 10-year life. The following trial balances of Plato Corporation and Solo Company were prepared on December 31, 2015:   Plato Corporation Solo Company Cash  735000 37000 Accounts Receivable  400000 365000 Inventory  600000 275000 Property,Plato and Equipment  4000000 2300000 Investment in Solo company  3510000   Accounts Payable  (35000) (100000) Common stock ($10 par) (1000000) (400000) Paid-in capital in excess of par  (1500000) (200000) Retained earnings, Jan 1, 2015  (5,500,000) (2,400,000) Sales  (12,000,000) (1,000,000) Cost of goods sold 7,000,000 750,000 Other expenses 4,000,000 40,000 Subsidiary income…

Marino Snacks Co. had its highest total cost of $84,000 in July and its lowest total cost of $60,000 in November. The company produces a single product. Production volume was 14,000 units in July and 9,000 units in November. What is the fixed cost per month? Answer

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