Sales $ 300,000 $ 40 Variable expenses 120,000 16 Contribution margin 180,000 $ 24 Fixed expenses 60,000   Net operating income $ 120,000   If the company decides to pay a sales commission of 2.5% for each unit sold above the break-even point, what net operating income will it earn if it sells 4,600 units

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Assume the following information:

 

  Amount Per Unit
Sales $ 300,000 $ 40
Variable expenses 120,000 16
Contribution margin 180,000 $ 24
Fixed expenses 60,000  
Net operating income $ 120,000  



If the company decides to pay a sales commission of 2.5% for each unit sold above the break-even point, what net operating income will it earn if it sells 4,600 units?

 

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    $50,800

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    $45,800

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    $50,400

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    $48,300

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