Raymond & Sons Generates an Average Contribution Margin Ratio of 45

question 116

Multiple Choice

Raymond & Sons generates an average contribution margin ratio of 45% on its sales.Management estimates that by spending $3,500 more per month to rent additional facilities,the business will be able to increase operating income by $10,000 per month.Management must feel that the additional facilities will increase monthly sales volume (in dollars) by:

• A)$4,725.
• B)$8,775.
• C)$13,500.
• D)$30,000.

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Definitions:

Perpetual Inventory Account

An accounting method that records inventory purchases and sales in real time, providing a continuously updated inventory balance.

FIFO

"First In, First Out", an inventory valuation method where the costs of the oldest inventory items are the first to be recognized in determining cost of goods sold.

LIFO

"Last In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where the last items added to inventory are the first ones to be used or sold.

Lower-Of-Cost

An accounting method that values inventory at the lower of its historical cost or current market value.