In: Statistics and Probability
White Limited’s most recent income statement is shown below:
Total | Per Unit | |||||
Sales (5,100 units) | $ | 163,200 | $ | 32 | ||
Variable expenses | 56,100 | 11 | ||||
Contribution margin | 107,100 | $ | 21 | |||
Fixed expenses | 91,350 | |||||
Operating income | $ | 15,750 | ||||
Required:
Prepare a new contribution format income statement under each of the following conditions (consider each case independently):
1. The sales volume increases by 220 units.
2. The sales volume declines by 220 units.
3. The sales volume is 4,350 units.
1. The sales volume increases by 220 units from the existing 5100 units.
The new sales volume is 5100+220=5320
The new income statement is
Total | Per Unit | |||
Sales (5,320 units) | $ | 170,240 | $ | 32 |
Variable expenses | 58,520 | 11 | ||
Contribution margin | 111,720 | $ | 21 | |
Fixed expenses | 91,350 | |||
Operating income | $ | 20,370 |
2. The sales volume declines by 220 units from the existing 5100 units.
The new sales volume is 5100-220=4880 units
The new income statement is
Total | Per Unit | |||
Sales (4,880 units) | $ | 156,160 | $ | 32 |
Variable expenses | 53,680 | 11 | ||
Contribution margin | 102,480 | $ | 21 | |
Fixed expenses | 91,350 | |||
Operating income | $ | 11,130 |
3. The sales volume is 4,350 units.
The new income statement is
Total | Per Unit | |||
Sales (4,350 units) | $ | 139,200 | $ | 32 |
Variable expenses | 47,850 | 11 | ||
Contribution margin | 91,350 | $ | 21 | |
Fixed expenses | 91,350 | |||
Operating income | $ | 0 |
This indicates that 4350 units is the sales volume at which White limited can break even.