Zurasky Corporation is considering two alternatives: A and B. Costs associated with the alternatives are listed below: Alternative AAlternative B Materials costs$24,000 $56,000 Processing costs$30,000 $30,000 Equipment rental$10,200 $28,100 Occupancy costs$19,100 $26,800 What is the differential cost of Alternative B over Alternative A, including all of the relevant costs

Answer: $57,600

Explanation:

The differential Cost of Alternative B over Alternative A can be calculated by subtracting the various costs of Alternative B from A and then summing them up.

Materials

= Alternative B costs - Alternative A Costs

= 56,000 - 24,000

= $32,000

Processing Costs

Alternative B costs - Alternative A Costs

= 30,000 - 30,000

= $0

Equipment Rental

= Alternative B costs - Alternative A Costs

= 28,100 - 10,200

= $17,900

Occupancy Costs

= Alternative B costs - Alternative A Costs

= 26,800 - 19,100

= $7,700

Adding them all up we get,

= 7,700 + 17,900 + 32,000

= $57,600

$57,600 is the differential cost of Alternative B over A.