A company forecasts its labour costs and material cost to go up by 12% and 8% respectively per unit in the next financial year. If the ratio between…
CA Intermediate · Cost and Management Accounting · PYQS · May 2025
A company forecasts its labour costs and material cost to go up by 12% and 8% respectively per unit in the next financial year. If the ratio between material and labour is 5: 3, determine the increase in selling price as a percentage that the company shall keep to maintain its P/V of 12%, assuming variable overheads as nil.
Suggested Answer and Working Notes:
Correct Answer: Option (D)
9.46%
Topics: Material Cost, Employee Cost & Direct Expenses
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