Calculate the variable cost per unit and the contribution


Suppose that Adams Company sells a product for $20. Unit costs are as follows:

Direct materials $3.90
Direct labor 1.40
Variable factory overhead 2.10
Variable selling and administrative expense 1.60
Total fixed factory overhead is $52,000 per year, and total fixed selling and administrative
expense is $38,530.

Required:

1. Calculate the variable cost per unit and the contribution margin per unit.

2. Calculate the contribution margin ratio and the variable cost ratio.

3. Calculate the break-even units.

4. Prepare a contribution margin income statement at the break-even number of units.

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