Preceding income statement to the contribution margin format


Problem: Prepare a contribution margin format income statement-calculate break-even point. Presented here is the income statement for Pace. Co. for August:

Sales                      $100,000.00
Cost of Goods Sold    $54,000.00
Gross Profit               $46,000.00
Operating Expenses    $37,000.00
Operating Income         $9,000.00

Based on an analysis of cost behavior patterns, it has been determined that the company's contribution margin ratio is 30%.

Required:

a. Rearrange the preceding income statement to the contribution margin format.

b. Calculate operating income if sales volume increases by 10%.

(Note: Do not construct an income statement to get your answer.)

c. Calculate the amount of revenue required for Pace to break even.

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