Robinson Company has two products, A and B. Robinsons budget for August follows: Master budget Product A
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Robinson Company has two products, A and B. Robinson’s budget for August follows:
Master budget | Product A | Product B | Total |
Sales | $240,000 | $300,000 | $540,000 |
Variable costs | 140,000 | 180,000 | 320,000 |
Contribution margin | $100,000 | $120,000 | $220,000 |
Fixed costs | 80,000 | 40,000 | 120,000 |
Operating income | $20,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 |
Selling price per unit | $120 | $50 |
On September l, these operating results for August were reported:
Operating results | Product A | Product B | Total |
Sales | $180,400 | $341,120 | $521,520 |
Variable costs | 106,600 | 216,480 | 323,080 |
Contribution margin | $73,800 | $124,640 | $198,440 |
Fixed costs | 80,000 | 40,000 | 120,000 |
Operating income | ($6,200) | $84,640 | $78,440 |
Units Sold | 1,640 | 6,560 |
Required
1. For each product determine the following variances measured in Contribution margin:
a. Flexible budget variance.
b. Sales volume variance.
c. Sales quantity variance.
d. Sales mix variance.
2. Explain the flexible budget variance using selling price and variable costvariances.
Contribution MarginContribution 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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