Mega-Thirst produces an energy drink called Mega-Caffeine. The drinks sell to grocery stores and other retailers for $10 a case. During September, the first month of production, the company used $65,000 of aluminum cans and $35,000 of syrup, soda and caffeine. September manufacturing wages were $60,000 and variable manufacturing overhead incurred was $20,000. September's fixed manufacturing overhead costs were $70,000 and fixed selling and administrative costs were $12,000. Selling commissions were $0.25 per case. Mega-Thirst sold 46, 000 of the 50,000 cases that were produced in September for $10 per case.
-Calculate the September operating income using variable costing.

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The Answer of Mega-Thirst produces an energy drink called Mega-Caffeine. The drinks sell to grocery stores and other retailers for $10 a case. During September, the first month of production, the company used $65,000 of aluminum cans and $35,000 of syrup, soda and caffeine. September manufacturing wages were $60,000 and variable manufacturing overhead incurred was $20,000. September's fixed manufacturing overhead costs were $70,000 and fixed selling and administrative costs were $12,000. Selling commissions were $0.25 per case. Mega-Thirst sold 46, 000 of the 50,000 cases that were produced in September for $10 per case. -Calculate the September operating income using variable costing.

Mega-Thirst Produces an Energy Drink Called Mega-Caffeine