Managerial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making
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Author: Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Donald E. Kieso
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.10E
In the month of March, Style Salon services 560 clients at an average price of $ 120. During the month, fixed costs were $21,024 and variable costs were 60% of sales.
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(a) Determine the contribution margin in dollars, per unit, and as a ratio.
(b) Using the contribution margin technique, compute the break-even point in dollars and in units.
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