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Exercise 19-2 In the month of June, Jose Hebert\'s Beauty Salon gave 4,100 hairc

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Question

Exercise 19-2 In the month of June, Jose Hebert's Beauty Salon gave 4,100 haircuts, shampoos, and permanents at an average price of $40. During the month, fixed costs were $17,000 and variable costs were 75% of sales. Determine the contribution margin in dollars, per unit and as a ratio. (Round contribution margin per unit and contribution margin ratio to 2 decimal places, e.g. 5.25& 10.50.) Contribution margin Contribution margin per unit Contribution margin ratio Using the contribution margin technique, compute the break-even point in dollars and in units. (Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 1,225.) Break-even point Break-even point Compute the margin of safety in dollars and as a ratio. (Round answers to O decimal places, e.g. 1,225.) Parity Margin of safety ratio s

Explanation / Answer

Answer

A=4100 x 40

Sales

$     1,64,000.00

B=A x 75%

Variable cost

$     1,23,000.00

C= A - B

Contribution margin

$         41,000.00

D

Units (haircuts)

4100

E=C/D

Contribution margin per unit

$                 10.00

F=C/A

Contribution margin ratio

25%

A

Fixed Cost

$         17,000.00

B

Contribution margin ratio

$                    0.25

C=A/B

Break Even in Dollars

$         68,000.00

D

Contribution margin per unit

$                 10.00

E=A/D

Break Even in Units

1700

A

Total Sales

$     1,64,000.00

B

Break Even point in Dollars

$         68,000.00

C=A-B

Margin of Safety Sales $

$         96,000.00

D=C/A

Margin of Safety ratio

59%

A=4100 x 40

Sales

$     1,64,000.00

B=A x 75%

Variable cost

$     1,23,000.00

C= A - B

Contribution margin

$         41,000.00

D

Units (haircuts)

4100

E=C/D

Contribution margin per unit

$                 10.00

F=C/A

Contribution margin ratio

25%