Horngren's Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134475585
Author: Srikant M. Datar, Madhav V. Rajan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.29E
CVP analysis, margin of safety. Suppose Morrison Corp.’s breakeven point is revenues of $1,100,000. Fixed costs are $660,000.
- 1. Compute the contribution margin percentage.
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- 2. Compute the selling price if variable costs are $16 per unit.
- 3. Suppose 75,000 units are sold. Compute the margin of safety in units and dollars.
- 4. What does this tell you about the risk of Morrison making a loss? What are the most likely reasons for this risk to increase?
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Horngren's Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis (16th Edition)
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