Problem 12-23 (Algo) Prepare a contribution margin format income statement; calculate break-even point LO 7, 8, 9, 11 Presented here is the income statement for Big Shot Inc. for the month of May: Sales $ 61,000 Cost of goods sold 53,200 Gross profit $ 7,800 Operating expenses 15,900 Operating loss $ (8,100 ) Based on an analysis of cost behavior patterns, it has been determined that the company's contribution margin ratio is 17%. Required: Rearrange the preceding income statement to the contribution margin format. If sales increase by 10%, what will be the firm's operating income (or loss)? Calculate the amount of revenue required for Big Shot to break even.

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Problem 12-23 (Algo) Prepare a contribution margin format income statement; calculate break-even point LO 7, 8, 9, 11

Presented here is the income statement for Big Shot Inc. for the month of May:
 
       
Sales $ 61,000  
Cost of goods sold   53,200  
Gross profit $ 7,800  
Operating expenses   15,900  
Operating loss $ (8,100 )
 


Based on an analysis of cost behavior patterns, it has been determined that the company's contribution margin ratio is 17%.

Required:

  1. Rearrange the preceding income statement to the contribution margin format.
  2. If sales increase by 10%, what will be the firm's operating income (or loss)?
  3. Calculate the amount of revenue required for Big Shot to break even.
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