Problem 20.8A

PROBLEM 20.8A CVP with Multiple Products Ivy Blooms sells wreaths and leis. The following is selected per-unit information for these two products. Fixed costs and expenses amount to $97,500 per month. The company generates total sales of $300,000 per month, of which 80 percent result from the sale of wreaths and the other 20 percent from the sale of leis. Instructions a. Compute separately the contribution margin ratio for each line of products. b. Assuming the current sales mix, compute 1. Average contribution margin ratio of total monthly sales. 2. Monthly operating income. 3. The monthly break-even sales volume (stated in dollars). compute 1. Average contribution margin ratio of total monthly sales. 2. Monthly operating income. 3. The monthly break-even sales volume (stated in dollars). d. Explain why the company's financial picture changes so significantly with the new sales mix. Problem 20.8A Sample Worked Prolem: Problem 20.8B Ivy Blooms Part A Contribution margin ratios of product lines: Wreaths Leis Part B (1) Average contribution margin ratio: (2) Monthly operating income: Part C Assuming new sales mix (1) Average contribution margin ratio