TFT Limited produces industrial solvent. In June, 8,000 litres of material were input to the process at a cost of £45,000. Conversion costs in the month totalled up to £30,696. Normal losses from the process are 5% of input materials. All losses from the process incur a disposal cost of 76 pence per litre. Output from the process in June was 7,350 litres of industrial solvent. What is the balance on the abnormal loss account that will be reported to management in the costing statement of profit or loss in June?

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The abnormal loss is calculated as the difference between the expected loss and the actual loss. Expected loss is 5% of 8,000 litres = 400 litres. Actual output is 7,350 litres, so actual loss is 8,000 - 7,350 = 650 litres. Abnormal loss is 650 - 400 = 250 litres. The cost per litre is (£45,000 + £30,696) / 8,000 = £9.46. The value of the abnormal loss is 250 litres * £9.46 = £2,365. Plus, disposal costs for the abnormal loss are 250 * £0.76 = £190. Total abnormal loss = £2,365 + £190 = £2,555. However, since this option is not available, it seems there was a mistake in my calculation. Recalculating the total cost per litre correctly: Total cost = Material cost + Conversion cost = £45,000 + £30,696 = £75,696. Cost per litre = £75,696 / 8,000 litres = £9.46. The disposal cost for the abnormal loss is correctly calculated as 250 * £0.76 = £190. However, the error seems to be in the calculation or selection of the correct figures for the final answer. The correct approach to find the balance on the abnormal loss account involves accurately calculating the cost of the abnormal loss including both the cost of the lost material and the disposal cost, and then selecting the closest available option.

TFT Limited Produces Industrial Solvent