Problem 5-22 CVP Applications; Contribution Margin Ratio; Break-Even Analysis; Cost Structure [LO5-1, LO5-3, LO5-4, LO5-5, LO5-6]

Due to erratic sales of its sole producta high-capacity battery for laptop computersPEM, Inc., has been experiencing financial difficulty for some time. The companys contribution format income statement for the most recent month is given below:

Sales (12,800 units $30 per unit)	$	384,000
Variable expenses		230,400
Contribution margin		153,600
Fixed expenses		171,600
Net operating loss	$	(18,000	)

Required:

1. Compute the companys CM ratio and its break-even point in unit sales and dollar sales.

2. The president believes that a $7,000 increase in the monthly advertising budget, combined with an intensified effort by the sales staff, will result in an $83,000 increase in monthly sales. If the president is right, what will be the increase (decrease) in the companys monthly net operating income?

3. Refer to the original data. The sales manager is convinced that a 10% reduction in the selling price, combined with an increase of $36,000 in the monthly advertising budget, will double unit sales. If the sales manager is right, what will be the revised net operating income (loss)?

4. Refer to the original data. The Marketing Department thinks that a fancy new package for the laptop computer battery would grow sales. The new package would increase packaging costs by $0.70 per unit. Assuming no other changes, how many units would have to be sold each month to attain a target profit of $4,200?

5. Refer to the original data. By automating, the company could reduce variable expenses by $3 per unit. However, fixed expenses would increase by $56,000 each month.

a. Compute the new CM ratio and the new break-even point in unit sales and dollar sales.

b. Assume that the company expects to sell 20,300 units next month. Prepare two contribution format income statements, one assuming that operations are not automated and one assuming that they are. (Show data on a per unit and percentage basis, as well as in total, for each alternative.)

c. Would you recommend that the company automate its operations (Assuming that the company expects to sell 20,300)?

Question 2

The Fashion Shoe Company operates a chain of womens shoe shops that carry many styles of shoes that are all sold at the same price. Sales personnel in the shops are paid a sales commission on each pair of shoes sold plus a small base salary.

The following data pertains to Shop 48 and is typical of the companys many outlets:

		Per Pair of Shoes
Selling price		$	20.00
Variable expenses:
Invoice cost		$	7.00
Sales commission			3.00
Total variable expenses		$	10.00
			Annual
Fixed expenses:
Advertising		$	32,000
Rent			21,000
Salaries			105,000
Total fixed expenses		$	158,000

Problem 5-26 Part 1

Required:

1. What is Shop 48's annual break-even point in unit sales and dollar sales? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)