ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

INTRODUCTION TO COST ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Compute the conttribution margin for David 18 Factory if the following data is given:Variable Selling and distribution 24 500Cost of good sold (COGS)RM197 500Sales 15 000 unitSales price Rm18
A
Rm48 000
B
Rm48 500
C
Rm97 000
D
Rm97 500
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The contribution margin is sales minus variable costs (80, 000-20, 000) = 60, 000. Then, 60, 000/80, 000=75%.

Detailed explanation-2: -The contribution margin is calculated by subtracting the total variable costs from the total sales revenue. The formula is: Contribution Margin = Total Sales Revenue – Total Variable Costs.

Detailed explanation-3: -If a hospital’s sales are $500, 000, variable costs are $200, 000 and fixed costs are $240, 000, what is the contribution margin ratio? Answer: D-If a hospital’s sales are $500, 000, variable costs are $200, 000 and fixed costs are $240, 000, the contribution ratio is 60%.

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