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These question analyses the performance of Brasserie Balzacs latest year of operations (Year Y). Please use Brasserie Balzacs income statement (contribution margin format), as well

These question analyses the performance of Brasserie Balzac’s latest year of operations (Year Y). Please use Brasserie Balzac’s income statement (contribution margin format), as well as the additional information provided to solve the questions.

Brasserie Balzac, Income Statement in $ - Contribution margin layout

Sales revenue ($)
Variable cost of sales Variable operating expenses Total variable costs

Year Y in %

1'560'000 624'000 78'000 702'000

100.0% 40.0% 5.0% 45.0%

Contribution margin

858'000 55.0%

Fixed costs:

Salaries Marketing
Rent Maintenance Other expenses Total fixed costs

600'000 24'000 100'000 28'000 52'000 804'000

Total costs

1'506'000

Operating profit

54'000 3.5%

Total Covers Sold

13'000

Cover Price

$ 120

Average cost per cover

$ 48

Please calculate the contribution per cover, operating leverage, breakeven point in units, breakeven point in $, margin of safety in units, and margin of safety in $.

Please note that 1 unit = 1 cover.

---What is the contribution per cover?

---What is the breakeven point in $?

---What is the operating leverage?

  1. ---What is the breakeven point in units (covers)?

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