Jack's Jax has total fixed costs of $25,000. If the company's contribution margin is 60%, the income tax rate is 25% and the selling price of a box of Jax is $20, how many boxes of Jax would the company need to sell to produce a net income of $15,000? O A. 5,625 OB. 4,445 OC. 3,750 OD. 3,333

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Jack's Jax has total fixed costs of $25,000. If the company's contribution margin is 60%, the income tax rate is 25% and the selling price of a box of Jax is $20, how many boxes of Jax would the
company need to sell to produce a net income of $15,000?
OA. 5,625
B. 4,445
C. 3,750
D. 3,333
Transcribed Image Text:Jack's Jax has total fixed costs of $25,000. If the company's contribution margin is 60%, the income tax rate is 25% and the selling price of a box of Jax is $20, how many boxes of Jax would the company need to sell to produce a net income of $15,000? OA. 5,625 B. 4,445 C. 3,750 D. 3,333
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Contribution Margin :— It is the difference between sales revenue and total variable cost.

 

Contribution Margin Ratio :— It is calculated by dividing total contribution margin by total sales revenue. 

 

 

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