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Chapter 5, Problem 5.17E
Felde Bucket Co., a manufacturer of rain barrels, had the following data for 2016:
Sales | 2,500 units |
Sales price | $40 per unit |
Variable costs | $24 per unit |
Fixed costs | $19,500 |
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(a) What is the contribution margin ratio?
(b) What is the break-even point in dollars?
(c) What is the margin of safety in dollars and as a ratio?
(d) If the company wishes to increase its total dollar contribution margin by 30% in 2017, by how much will it need to increase its sales if all other factors remain constant?
(CGA adapted)
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