In: Accounting
Solution:
The formula for calculating the Net Profit or loss is
Profit / Loss = (Contribution Margin Ratio × Sales) − Fixed expenses
As per the information given in the question we have
Contribution Margin Ratio = 40 % = 0.40 ; Sales = $ 810,000 ; Net Loss = - $ 33,000
Applying the above information in the formula we have
- $ 33,000 = ( 0.40 * $ 810,000 ) – Fixed Expenses
- $ 33,000 + Fixed Expenses = 0.40 * $ 810,000
- $ 33,000 + Fixed Expenses = $ 324,000
Fixed Expenses = $ 324,000 + $ 33,000
Fixed Expenses = $ 357,000
Calculation of Break - even point :
The formula for calculating the Break even point is = Fixed Expenses / Contribution Margin Ratio
As per the information available we have
Contribution Margin Ratio = 40 % = 0.40 ; Fixed Expenses = $ 357,000 ;
Applying the above information in the formula we have
= $ 357,000 / 0.40
= $ 892,500
Thus the Break even point is = $ 892,500