Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
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Chapter 5, Problem 1MCQ
To determine

Contribution Margin per Unit (CMPU):

Contribution margin refers to the difference between the sales revenue of a unit and its variable cost per unit. It represents the amount not absorbed by the variable cost and will be utilized to cover fixed cost of the company.

To identify: The correct option.

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Option a, $50 is correct.

Given,
Selling price of the product is $150 per unit.
Variable cost is $100 per unit.
Fixed cost is $75,000

Formula to calculate contribution margin per unit,

    Contribution margin per unit=Selling price per unitVariable cost per unit

Substitute $150 in the value of selling price per unit and $100 in the value of variable cost per unit.

    Contribution margin per unit=$150 per unit$100 per unit =$50 per unit

Hence, the correct option is a.

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