You have been provided with the following information: Per Unit Sales Total $8 Less variable expenses $4 Contribution margin $4 Less fixed expenses Operating profit $11,000 If sales decrease by 400 units, how much will fixed costs have to be reduced to maintain the current operating profit of $11,000?
You have been provided with the following information: Per Unit Sales Total $8 Less variable expenses $4 Contribution margin $4 Less fixed expenses Operating profit $11,000 If sales decrease by 400 units, how much will fixed costs have to be reduced to maintain the current operating profit of $11,000?
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Transcribed Image Text:You have been provided with the following
information:
Per Unit
Sales
Total
$8
Less variable expenses $4
Contribution margin $4
Less fixed expenses
Operating profit
$11,000
If sales decrease by 400 units, how much will
fixed costs have to be reduced to maintain the
current operating profit of $11,000?
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