Parker Co Is Preparing Next Period's Forecasts

question 217

Essay

Parker Co. is preparing next period's forecasts. Total fixed costs are expected to be $300,000 and the contribution margin ratio is expected to be 30%.
(a) Calculate the company's break-even point in dollar sales.
(b) If sales are $1,800,000 above the break-even point, what will Parker's pretax income be?

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