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XY Company estimated its sales for the coming 4 months as follows: October $10,0

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Question

XY Company estimated its sales for the coming 4 months as follows:

October

$10,000

November

$11,000

December

$15,000

January

$9,000

Estimated cost of goods sold

55.00%

Other variable costs (commissions)

20.00%

Estimated fixed costs

$2,500.00

The company maintains its inventory at twice it estimated sales requirements

(sales requirements are cost of goods sold of the next month)

The beginning inventory

$9,000

Contribution margin for November is

$2,500

$2,750

$3,750

$1,500

XY Company estimated its sales for the coming 4 months as follows:

October

$10,000

November

$11,000

December

$15,000

January

$9,000

Estimated cost of goods sold

55.00%

Other variable costs (commissions)

20.00%

Estimated fixed costs

$2,500.00

The company maintains its inventory at twice it estimated sales requirements

(sales requirements are cost of goods sold of the next month)

The beginning inventory

$9,000

Explanation / Answer

Answer is $2750

Particulars Amt Sales 11000 Less: Cost of Goods Sold
          (11000 x 55%) 6050 Less: COmmission
          (11000 x 20%) 2200 Contribution Margin 2750