What is the operating income for Jabu?  Refer to above.  Do you think that it is viable for Jabu to launch the advertising campaign?  (1.) Calculate the increase in total contribution

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Jabu manufactures and sells Product X.  During the most recent financial period, he sold 500 units at R750 each.  There were no units of Product X in opening or closing inventory.  Sales people are paid a commission of 5% on sales.  The following additional information is available for this sales level:

Fixed administrative cost per unit                           R90.00

Total fixed manufacturing overhead                     R120 000

Total fixed marketing cost                                    R50 000

Direct material usage per product                          2 kg

Direct material price per kilogram                        R14.50

Total direct labour cost                                         R47 500

 

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All manufacturing cost increases with 10%.  The marketing director estimates that sales volume will increase with 5% if an advertising campaign of R10 000 is undertaken.  What is the operating income for Jabu? 

Refer to above.  Do you think that it is viable for Jabu to launch the advertising campaign? 

(1.) Calculate the increase in total contribution  

Select the correct answer:

A: 10 000

B: 14 403

C: 4 403

D: 576.10

 

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