Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)
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ISBN: 9781305970663
Author: Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 16, Problem 20E
1.
To determine
Compute the contribution margin per unit and the contribution margin ratio.
2.
To determine
Compute the break-even in units and in sales revenue.
3.
To determine
Compute the operating income for previous year.
4.
To determine
Compute the margin of safety in sales revenue.
5.
To determine
Compute the new break-even point in units if the price increases, resulting in a decrease of sale and evaluate should the new price be accepted.
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Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)
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