Concept Introduction:
Weighted average contribution margin: It indicates the total amount earned from all the products produced by a company to cover its fixed costs.
Margin of safety: It shows the buffer sales over breakeven sales. It shows the revenue earned by the company after paying all the costs including fixed costs.
Operating leverage: It is computed by dividing the contribution margin to its net operating income.
1. To Determine: The contribution margin by following weighted average method.
2. To Determine: The breakeven point in dozens and also prepare the contribution margin statement at the breakeven sales.
3. To Determine: The margin of safety in dollars for August 2018.
4. To Determine: The operating leverage at current point of sales and also, compute the net operating income if sales increase by 30%.
5. To Prepare: The contribution margin statement to prove the net operating income if total sales is increased by 30%
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