A Company Requires $600,000 in Sales to Meet Its Target

question 56

Multiple Choice

A company requires $600,000 in sales to meet its target net income after tax.Its contribution margin is 40%, and fixed costs are $80,000.How much is the target net income, given that its after-tax rate is 70%?

• A)$400,000
• B)$160,000
• C)$48,000
• D)$112,000

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Definitions:

Gross Margin

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, indicating the profitability of products sold before other expenses.

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with the day-to-day functions of a business, excluding cost of goods sold.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time used, indicating the number of hours machines are operated in the manufacturing process.

Maintenance Costs

Expenses associated with the routine care and preservation of assets to keep them in operational condition.