Cullumber Bucket Co., a manufacturer of rain barrels, had the following data for 2019. Sales   2,990  units Sales price   $40  per unit Variable costs   $20  per unit Fixed costs   $35,880

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Cullumber Bucket Co., a manufacturer of rain barrels, had the following data for 2019.

Sales   2,990  units
Sales price   $40  per unit
Variable costs   $20  per unit
Fixed costs   $35,880
(a)
What is the contribution margin ratio?
Contribution margin ratio
(b)
What is the break-even point in dollars?
Break-even point
$
Transcribed Image Text:(a) What is the contribution margin ratio? Contribution margin ratio (b) What is the break-even point in dollars? Break-even point $
(c)
What is the margin of safety in dollars and as a ratio?
Margin of safety
$
Margin of safety ratio
%
(d)
If the company wishes to increase its total dollar contribution margin by 30% in 2020, by how much will it need to increase its
sales if selling price per unit, variable price per unit and total fixed costs remain constant?
Total increase in sales required:
%24
Transcribed Image Text:(c) What is the margin of safety in dollars and as a ratio? Margin of safety $ Margin of safety ratio % (d) If the company wishes to increase its total dollar contribution margin by 30% in 2020, by how much will it need to increase its sales if selling price per unit, variable price per unit and total fixed costs remain constant? Total increase in sales required: %24
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