Mcdale Inc. produces and sells two products. Data concerning those products for the most recent month appear below:
Product I49V | Product Z50U | ||||||
Sales | $ | 32,000 | $ | 37,000 | |||
Variable expenses | $ | 12,000 | $ | 27,330 | |||
The fixed expenses of the entire company were $39,140. The break-even point for the entire company is closest to:
Multiple Choice
$78,470
$91,023
$39,140
$46,260
Product 149 V | Product Z50U | Total | |
Sales | $32,000 | $37,000 | $69,000 |
Less: Variable expenses | ($12,000) | ($27,330) | ($39,330) |
Contribution Margin | $20,000 | $9,670 | $29,670 |
Less: Fixed Expenses | $39,140 | ||
Net Operating loss | ($9,470) |
Contribution Margin ratio = Contribution Margin / Sales = $29,670 / $69,000 = 0.43
Contribution Margin ratio = 0.43
Break even sales in dollars = Fixed Expenses / Contribution Margin ratio
Break even sales in dollars = $39,140 / 0.43
Break even sales in dollars = $91,023
Option 'B' is correct
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