Presented here is the income statement for Fairchild Co. for March:           Sales $ 81,500   Cost of goods sold   43,000   Gross profit $ 38,500   Operating expenses   31,000   Operating income $ 7,500     Based on an analysis of cost behavior patterns, it has been determined that the company's contribution margin ratio is 34%. Required:   Rearrange the preceding income statement to the contribution margin format. Calculate operating income if sales volume increases by 10%. Calculate the amount of revenue required for Fairchild to break even.

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Presented here is the income statement for Fairchild Co. for March:
 

       
Sales $ 81,500  
Cost of goods sold   43,000  
Gross profit $ 38,500  
Operating expenses   31,000  
Operating income $ 7,500  
 


Based on an analysis of cost behavior patterns, it has been determined that the company's contribution margin ratio is 34%.

Required:
 

  1. Rearrange the preceding income statement to the contribution margin format.
  2. Calculate operating income if sales volume increases by 10%.
  3. Calculate the amount of revenue required for Fairchild to break even.

 

 

 

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