The Fashion Shoe Company operates a chain of women's 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 company's many outlets:

Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] The Fashion Shoe Company operates a chain of women's 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 company's many outlets: Per Pair of Shoes Selling price 20.00 Variable expenses: Invoice cost 6.50 Sales commission 5.50 Total variable expenses 12.00 Annual Fixed expenses: Advertising $ 42,090 Rent 32, 900 Salaries 160, 900 Total fixed expenses $ 234,900