Jabu manufactures and sells Product X. During the most recent financial period, he sold 500 units at
Question:
Jabu manufactures and sells Product X. During the most recent financial period, he sold 500 units at R750 each. There were no units of Product X in opening or closing inventory. Sales people are paid a commission of 5% on sales. The following additional information is available for this sales level:
Fixed administrative cost per unit R90.00
Total fixed manufacturing overhead R120 000
Total fixed marketing cost R50 000
Direct material price per kilogram R29.00
Total direct labour cost R47 500
Required:
1) Compile a marginal income statement to determine the break-even units and break-even value.
2) All manufacturing cost increases with 10%. The marketing director estimates that sales volume will increase with 5% if an advertising campaign of R10 000 is undertaken. What is the operating income for Jabu?
Cornerstones of Financial and Managerial Accounting
ISBN: 978-1111879044
2nd edition
Authors: Rich, Jeff Jones, Dan Heitger, Maryanne Mowen, Don Hansen