Briggs Candle Supply makes candles. The sales mix (as a percent of total dollar sales) of its three product lines is: birthday candles 30%, standard tapered candles 50%, and large scented candles 20%. The contribution margin ratio of each candle type is shown below.

(a) What is the weighted-average contribution margin ratio?
(b) If the company€™s fixed costs are $440,000 per year, what is the dollar amount of each type of candle that must be sold to breakeven?

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Candle Type Birthday Standard tapered Large scented Contribution Margin Ratio 10% 45%