Using the direct labour hour method, Calculate the overheads to be absorbed by one unit of each product, giving your answers to two decimal places.
Calculate the overall overheads absorbed by each product, assuming the budgets are achieved.
State two reasons for under-absorption of overheads.
Calculate the overall selling price for the order.
Calculate the monthly profit at present.
Prepare a marginal costing statement for one month assuming the directors choose the overseas supplier.
Advise the directors whether they ought to purchase the direct materials from the overseas supplier or not. Justify your answer by considering both financial and non-financial factors.