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Casas Modernas of Juarez, Mexico, is contemplating a major change in its cost structure. Currently, all of its drafting work is performed by skilled draftsmen.
Rafael Jimmnez, Casas owner, is considering replacing the draftsmen with a computerized draftsmen system. However, before making the change, Rafsel
would like to know the consequences of the change,
Manuel system Computerized system
Sales 1,800,000 1,800,000
Variable Costs 1,440,000 720,000
Contribution Margin 360,000 1,080, 000
'Fixed Costs 120,000 840,000
Net Income $ 24,000 $ 24,000
Calculate the Margin of safety ratio:
Manual System ____________________
Computerized System ________________________
Calculation of Margin of safety in dollars of Manuel System: |
Contribution margin ratio= Contribution/sales*100 |
= 360000/1800000*100= 20% |
Break even point in dollars= Fixed cost/ contribution margin ratio |
=120000/0.20= 600000 |
margin of safety in dollars= Total sales- break even sales |
=1800000-600000=1200000 |
Margin of safety in dollar= $12,00,000 |
Calculation of Margin of safety in dollars of computerized System: |
Contribution margin ratio= Contribution/sales*100 |
= 1080000/1800000*100= 60% |
Break even point in dollars= Fixed cost/ contribution margin ratio |
=840000/0.60= 1400000 |
margin of safety in dollars= Total sales- break even sales |
=1800000-1400000=400000 |
Margin of safety in dollar= $400000 |