what is the contribution margin per unit and contribution margin ratio?

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If Cape Cod Railway’s costs total $50,000 per month, the variable passengers is $10 , and tickets sell for $50 , what is the contribution margin per unit and contribution margin ratio?

 

A. $40 per passenger; 20%
B. $10 per passenger; 80%

C. $10 per passenger; 20%

D. $40 per passenger; 80%

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contribution margin per unit = Sales per unit - Variable cost per unit

                                               = $ 50 - $ 10

                                               = $ 40

contribution margin ratio =( contribution margin per unit / Sales per unit ) x 100

                                          = ($ 40 / $ 50) x 100

                                          = 80%

hence option D is correct

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