Compute the unit contribution margin


Problem: Iron Decor manufactures decorative iron railings. In preparing for the next years operations, management has developed the following estimates:
                                                        Total                   Per Unit

 

Sales (20,000 units)…………………………1,000,000                   50.00

Direct Materials…………………………………  200,000                    10.00

Direct Labor(variable)……………………………50,000                    2.50

Factory Overhead:

       Variable……………………………………    70,000                      3.50

       Fixed…………………………………………    80,000                      4.00

Selling and administrative:

         Variable……………………………………100,000                      5.00

          Fixed…………………………………………30,000                       1.50

A) Compute the  Unit  Contribution Margin

B) Compute Contribution Margin Ratio

C) Compute Break-Even in sales dollars

D) If the sales volume increases by 20% with no change in total fixed expenses, what will be the change in net operating income?

E) If the per unit variable production cost increase by 15%, and if the fixed selling and administrative expenses increase by 12%, what will be the new break-even point in sales dollars?

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