Ocean Company makes calendars. Information on cost per unit is as follows: Direct materials $1.50 Direct labor 1.20 Variable overhead 0.90 Variable marketing expense 0.40 Fixed marketing expenses totaled $12,000 and fixed administrative expenses totaled $32,000. The price per calendar is $15. What is the contribution margin per unit?

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Ocean Company makes calendars. Information on cost per unit is as follows:
Direct materials
$1.50
Direct labor
1.20
Variable overhead
0.90
Variable marketing expense
0.40
Fixed marketing expenses totaled $12,000 and fixed administrative expenses totaled $32,000. The
price per calendar is $15. What is the contribution margin per unit?
Transcribed Image Text:Ocean Company makes calendars. Information on cost per unit is as follows: Direct materials $1.50 Direct labor 1.20 Variable overhead 0.90 Variable marketing expense 0.40 Fixed marketing expenses totaled $12,000 and fixed administrative expenses totaled $32,000. The price per calendar is $15. What is the contribution margin per unit?
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Contribution is the amount of earnings left after deducting all direct costs from the revenue from sales.  It is ascertained to learn about the company’s profitability before subtracting the fixed costs.

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