Schonhardt Corporation's relevant range of activity is 2,900 units to 7,500 units. When it produces and sells 5,200 units, its average costs per unit are as follows:     Average Cost per Unit Direct materials $ 7.20   Direct labor $ 3.40   Variable manufacturing overhead $ 1.25   Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 3.50   Fixed selling expense $ 0.85   Fixed administrative expense $ 0.55   Sales commissions $ 0.65   Variable administrative expense $ 0.55       If 6,500 units are produced, the total amount of fixed manufacturing cost incurred is closest to:     Multiple Choice A. $23,400 B. $22,620 C. $18,460 D. $18,200

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Schonhardt Corporation's relevant range of activity is 2,900 units to 7,500 units. When it produces and sells 5,200 units, its average costs per unit are as follows:

 

  Average
Cost per Unit
Direct materials $ 7.20  
Direct labor $ 3.40  
Variable manufacturing overhead $ 1.25  
Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 3.50  
Fixed selling expense $ 0.85  
Fixed administrative expense $ 0.55  
Sales commissions $ 0.65  
Variable administrative expense $ 0.55  
 

 

If 6,500 units are produced, the total amount of fixed manufacturing cost incurred is closest to:

 

 

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A. $23,400
B. $22,620
C. $18,460
D. $18,200
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Fixed manufacturing overhead are those overhead which remain fixed ir-respective the level of production.  there amount does not change due to change in production units. 

Correct answer is option D working is as follows:

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