A corporation's contribution margin ratio is 74% and its fixed monthly expenses are $42,000. Assume that the company's sales for November are expected to be $101,000. Required: Estimate the company's net operating income for September, assuming that the fixed monthly expenses do not change. Net operating income

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A corporation's contribution margin ratio is 74% and its fixed monthly expenses are $42,000. Assume that the company's sales for
November are expected to be $101,000.
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Estimate the company's net operating income for September, assuming that the fixed monthly expenses do not change.
Net operating income
Transcribed Image Text:A corporation's contribution margin ratio is 74% and its fixed monthly expenses are $42,000. Assume that the company's sales for November are expected to be $101,000. Required: Estimate the company's net operating income for September, assuming that the fixed monthly expenses do not change. Net operating income
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The contribution margin is calculated as difference between sales and variable costs. The net income is calculated as difference contribution margin and fixed cost.

The break even sales are the sales where business earns no profit no loss during the period. The break even sales are calculated as fixed cost divided contribution margin ratio. 

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