Contribution Margin, Break-Even Units, Break-Even Sales, Margin
of Safety, Degree of Operating Leverage
Aldovar Company produces a variety of chemicals. One division
makes reagents for laboratories. The division's projected income
statement for the coming year is:
Sales (203,000 units @ $70)
$14,210,000
Total variable cost
8,120,000
Contribution margin
$6,090,000
Total fixed cost
4,945,500
Operating income
$1,144,500
Required:
1. Compute the contribution margin per unit,
and calculate the break-even point in units. Calculate the
contribution margin ratio and use it to...