Black Co.s breakeven point was $780,000. Variable expenses averaged 60% of sales, and the margin of safety

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Black Co.’s breakeven point was $780,000. Variable expenses averaged 60% of sales, and the margin of safety was $130,000. What was Black’s contribution margin?
a. $364,000
b. $546,000
c. $910,000
d. $1,300,000
Contribution Margin
Contribution margin is an important element of cost volume profit analysis that managers carry out to assess the maximum number of units that are required to be at the breakeven point. Contribution margin is the profit before fixed cost and taxes...
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Cornerstones Of Cost Management

ISBN: 493

3rd Edition

Authors: Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen

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