APICS CPIM Exam - Topic 3 Question 110 Discussion

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Question #: 110
Topic #: 3

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If the volume is greater than the cost equalization point, the method with the greater variable cost will cost less.

ATrue

BFalse

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by Mose at Apr 09, 2025, 01:50 PM

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Sharika

2 months ago

Totally agree, variable costs can be tricky.

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Colette

2 months ago

I disagree, it seems counterintuitive.

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Brandee

2 months ago

True, that's how cost structures work.

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Donte

3 months ago

False, I think the fixed costs play a bigger role.

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Merilyn

3 months ago

Wait, really? That sounds off.

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Johnathon

3 months ago

I recall that at higher volumes, fixed costs spread out, but I can't remember if that makes the higher variable cost method cheaper.

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Jina

3 months ago

I’m a bit confused. If the volume is high, wouldn’t the method with the lower variable cost be more beneficial?

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Johanna

4 months ago

This seems similar to a practice question we did on variable costs and break-even analysis. I might lean towards "False."

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Launa

4 months ago

I think I remember something about cost equalization points, but I'm not sure how it applies here.

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I feel pretty confident about this. The key is understanding that the cost equalization point is the volume where the two methods have the same total cost. Above that point, the higher variable cost method is cheaper. Let's do this!

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Vincenza

4 months ago

Wait, I'm confused. Wouldn't the method with the lower variable cost be the cheaper one, regardless of the volume? I'm not sure about this one.

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Nadine

4 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. If the volume is greater than the cost equalization point, the method with the higher variable cost will actually cost less. Makes sense!

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Darrin

5 months ago

I'm not sure I fully understand the question. Can someone explain the concept of a "cost equalization point" to me?

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Ellsworth

5 months ago

Hmm, this one seems a bit tricky. I'll need to think through the logic carefully.

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Denny

10 months ago

Hold up, is this a trick question? I'm going to overthink this way too much, aren't I?

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Josefa

8 months ago

B) False

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Gregg

9 months ago

Don't overthink it, just go with your gut.

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Glenna

9 months ago

A) True

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Carmen

10 months ago

But if the volume is greater than the cost equalization point, the method with the greater variable cost will cost less, so it should be True.

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Ludivina

10 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is B) False.

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Milly

10 months ago

This question is giving me a headache. Can we just skip it and move on to the easier ones? I need a coffee break.

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Thomasena

9 months ago

Let's take a quick coffee break and then tackle this question together.

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Ardella

9 months ago

I'm feeling the same way, let's take a break and come back to it refreshed.

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Paris

9 months ago

I agree, let's move on to the easier questions first.

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Chi

10 months ago

Sure, let's skip it and come back to it later. Coffee break sounds good!

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Carmen

10 months ago

I think the answer is A) True.

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Mickie

10 months ago

Hmm, I don't know about this one. Seems a bit counterintuitive, but I'll go with True just to be different.

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Shakira

9 months ago

User 2: I'll go with False then.

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Lorrine

10 months ago

User 1: I think it's True.

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Janine

10 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is False. The cost equalization point is where the fixed and variable costs are equal, so above that point the method with the lower variable cost will be cheaper.

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