Figure 4-3

question 152

Multiple Choice

Figure 4-3.Paney Company makes calendars. Information on cost per unit is as follows:
Fixed marketing expense totaled $13,000 and fixed administrative expense totaled $35,000. The price per calendar is $10.
-Refer to Figure 4-3. What is the contribution margin per unit?

• A) $6.30
• B) $5.00
• C) $6.40
• D) $6.00
• E) $5.40

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Definitions:

Variable Expenses

Expenses that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that remain constant over a specified period regardless of changes in the level of activity or volume of production.

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual or expected sales and the sales level at the break-even point, indicating the amount by which sales can drop before the company incurs a loss.

Unit Variable Expenses

Costs that vary directly with the volume of production or sales per unit.