Refer to Scenario 9

question 142

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 9.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
SCENARIO 9.5: Investors put up $520,000 to construct a building and purchase all equipment for a new restaurant. The investors expect to earn a minimum return of 10 percent on their investment. The restaurant is open 52 weeks per year and serves 900 meals per week. The fixed costs are spread over the 52 weeks (i.e. prorated weekly) . Included in the fixed costs is the 10% return to the investors and $1,000 per week in other fixed costs. Variable costs include $1,000 in weekly wages and $600 per week for materials, electricity, etc. The restaurant charges $3 on average per meal.
-Refer to Scenario 9.5. The restaurant's weekly economic profit is

• A) positive.
• B) negative.
• C) zero.
• D) break-even.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sales dollar that contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Break-Even Point

The sales level at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales over a certain range and period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Unit Contribution Margin

The amount by which the selling price of a unit exceeds its variable costs, contributing to covering fixed costs and generating profit.