Most businesses sell several products at varying prices. The products often have different unit variable costs. Thus,

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Most businesses sell several products at varying prices. The products often have different unit variable costs. Thus, the total profit and the breakeven point depend on the proportions in which the products are sold. Sales mix is the relative contribution of sales among various products sold by a firm. Assume that the sales of Jordan, Inc., are the following for a typical year:

 

Product Units SoldSales Mix
A 18,00080%
B 4,50020%
Total 22,500100%


Assume the following unit selling prices and unit variable costs:


 

Product Selling Price Variable Cost per Unit Unit Contribution Margin





 A $ 80
 $ 65

 $ 15
 B140
100

40

Fixed costs are $400,000 per year, of which $60,000 are batch-related and $340,000 are facilities-related. Assume sales mix is constant in units.


Required

1. Determine the breakeven point in units.

2. Determine the number of units required for a before-tax net profit of$40,000.\

Contribution Margin
Contribution margin is an important element of cost volume profit analysis that managers carry out to assess the maximum number of units that are required to be at the breakeven point. Contribution margin is the profit before fixed cost and taxes...
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Cost management a strategic approach

ISBN: 978-0073526942

5th edition

Authors: Edward J. Blocher, David E. Stout, Gary Cokins

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