Arthur Company Had the Following Data for the Year Just

question 98

Multiple Choice

Arthur Company had the following data for the year just ended:
$\begin{array}{|l|r|}\hline \text { Sales } & 4,000 \text { units } \\\hline \text { Sales price } & \$ 60 \text { per unit } \\\hline \text { Variable cost } & \$ 18 \text { per unit } \\\hline \text { Fixed costs } & \$ 42,000 \\\hline\end{array}$


-If the company wants to increase its total contribution margin by 40% in the next year,all other factors remaining the same,by how much will it need to increase its sales?

• A) $96,000.
• B) $50,400.
• C) $67,200.
• D) $72,000.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of the amount of goods produced or sold, including expenses like rental fees, wages, and insurance payments.

Peak-period Demand

The highest level of demand for a product or service, typically occurring during specific periods due to various factors.

Maintenance Department

A division within an organization dedicated to the upkeep and repair of facilities, machinery, and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.

Operating Divisions

Subsections within a company, each responsible for certain functions or geographic areas, contributing to the company's overall business operations.