Problem
Salespersons' Report and Analysis
Tavaris Instruments Company employs seven salespersons to sell and distribute its product throughout the state. Data taken from reports received from the salespersons during the year ended December 31 are as follows:
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Salesperson
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Total Sales
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Variable Cost of Goods Sold
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Variable Selling Expenses
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Ainge
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$431,000
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$185,330
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$77,580
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Brohm
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392,000
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160,720
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58,800
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Carr
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556,000
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194,600
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105,640
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Harrell
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335,000
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170,850
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60,300
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Losman
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495,000
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207,900
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69,300
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Null
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417,000
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221,010
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75,060
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Skelton
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438,000
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245,280
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74,460
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Required:
Prepare a table indicating contribution margin, variable cost of goods sold as a percent of sales, variable selling expenses as a percent of sales, and contribution margin ratio by salesperson. Round percents to the nearest whole number. Enter all amounts as positive numbers.
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Tavaris Instruments Company
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Salespersons' Analysis
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For the Year Ended December 31
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Salesperson
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Contribution Margin
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Variable Cost of Goods Sold as a Percent of Sales
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Variable Selling Expenses as a Percent of Sales
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Contribution Margin Ratio
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Ainge
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Brohm
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Carr
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Harrell
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Losman
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Null
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Skelton
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