An Income Statement for Sam's Bookstore for the First Quarter

question 94

Multiple Choice

An income statement for Sam's Bookstore for the first quarter of the year is presented below: On average, a book sells for $50. Variable selling expenses are $5 per book with the remaining selling expenses being fixed. The variable administrative expenses are 4% of sales with the remainder being fixed.
The contribution margin for Sam's Bookstore for the first quarter is:

• A) $180,000
• B) $774,000
• C) $144,000
• D) $756,000

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Definitions:

Sale Under UCC

Transaction of goods governed by the Uniform Commercial Code, a set of laws regulating sales and commercial transactions in the United States.

Payable Cash

Monetary amounts that are due and able to be paid in cash form.

Right To Possess

The legal authority or right to have physical control over something.

Commercial Purpose

Activities, projects, or transactions intended for business interests or financial gain, as opposed to personal or non-profit endeavors.