Asked by Phyllisa Starks on Jun 14, 2024

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The markup over cost under the absorption costing approach would decrease if the required rate of return increases, holding everything else constant.

Absorption Costing

An accounting methodology that includes all manufacturing costs (direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead) in the cost of a product.

Required Rate of Return

The minimum expected return on an investment necessary for it to be considered a worthwhile endeavor.

  • Acknowledge the components associated with cost-plus pricing, including the absorption costing technique and its requirement for anticipated unit sales forecasts.
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LeeAnn MarunaJun 20, 2024
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False
Explanation :
Under the absorption costing approach, the markup over cost is determined by the desired rate of return on investment or on sales, not directly by the cost. Increasing the required rate of return would typically lead to an increase in the markup to achieve the higher return, not a decrease.