FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
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Problem 18-3B Break-even analysis; income targeting and strategy C2 A1 P2
Rivera Co. sold 20,000 units of its only product and reported income of $20,000 for the current year. During a planning session for next
year's activities, the production manager notes that variable costs can be reduced 25% by installing a machine that automates several
operations. To obtain these savings, the company must increase its annual fixed costs by $113,000. The selling price will not change.
Contribution Margin Income Statement
For Year Ended December 31
Check (2) Income, $57,000
Sales (20,000 × $37.50 per unit)
Variable costs (20,000 × $30 per unit)
Contribution margin
Fixed costs
Income
$750,000
600,000
150,000
130,000
$ 20,000
Required
1. Compute the break-even point in dollar sales for next year assuming the machine is installed.
2. Prepare a contribution margin income statement for next year that shows the expected results with the machine installed. Assume sales
are $750,000.
3. Compute the sales level required in both dollars and units to earn $87,000 of target income for next year with the machine installed.
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Transcribed Image Text:Problem 18-3B Break-even analysis; income targeting and strategy C2 A1 P2 Rivera Co. sold 20,000 units of its only product and reported income of $20,000 for the current year. During a planning session for next year's activities, the production manager notes that variable costs can be reduced 25% by installing a machine that automates several operations. To obtain these savings, the company must increase its annual fixed costs by $113,000. The selling price will not change. Contribution Margin Income Statement For Year Ended December 31 Check (2) Income, $57,000 Sales (20,000 × $37.50 per unit) Variable costs (20,000 × $30 per unit) Contribution margin Fixed costs Income $750,000 600,000 150,000 130,000 $ 20,000 Required 1. Compute the break-even point in dollar sales for next year assuming the machine is installed. 2. Prepare a contribution margin income statement for next year that shows the expected results with the machine installed. Assume sales are $750,000. 3. Compute the sales level required in both dollars and units to earn $87,000 of target income for next year with the machine installed.
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