[LO 9-3] 9-23 Structuring Sales Commissions Questar Electronics, a producer of a wide range of consumer products, is facing increasing competitive pressures from foreign producers. In response, Questar is reexamining its overall management control system, including the way the company compensates members of its sales force, who currently earn a 10% commission on sales. Below are highly con- densed data for two representative products that Questar sells: Alpha Omega $100 $125 Selling price per unit Variable manufacturing cost per unit Manufacturing contribution margin 80 110 $ 20 $ 15 Required 1. What is the contribution margin for each product?

[LO 9-3] 9-23 Structuring Sales Commissions Questar Electronics, a producer of a wide range of consumer products, is facing increasing competitive pressures from foreign producers. In response, Questar is reexamining its overall management control system, including the way the company compensates members of its sales force, who currently earn a 10% commission on sales. Below are highly con- densed data for two representative products that Questar sells: Alpha Omega $100 $125 Selling price per unit Variable manufacturing cost per unit Manufacturing contribution margin 80 110 $ 20 $ 15 Required 1. What is the contribution margin for each product?

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