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 8E
1.
To determine
Compute the contribution margin for each unit of custom skin.
2.
To determine
Ascertain the break-even units for Company Z.
3.
To determine
Compute the operating income if Company Z sells 13,000 custom skins.
4.
To determine
Compute the margin of safety in units and sales revenue for Company Z if 13,000 Custom skins are sold.
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Zebra company manufactures custom-designed skins(covers) for ipods and other portable MP3devices. Variable costs are $10.80 per custom skin, the price is $16, and fixed cost are $66,560.
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1. What is the contribution margin for one custom skin?
2. How many custom skins must Zebra company sell to break even?
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Zebra Company manufactures custom-designed skins (covers) for iPods® and other portable MP3devices. Variable costs are $10.80 per custom skin, the price is $16, and fixed costs are $66,560.Required:1. What is the contribution margin for one custom skin?2. How many custom skins must Zebra Company sell to break even?3. If Zebra Company sells 13,000 custom skins, what is the operating income?4. Calculate the margin of safety in units and in sales revenue if 13,000 custom skins are sold.
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Cheetah Company manufactures custom-designed skins (covers) for iPods® and other portable electronic devices. Variable costs are $9.20 per custom skin, the price is
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Chapter 16 Solutions
Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)
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