The income statement for Thomas Manufacturing Company for 2011 is as follows: Sales (10,000 units).................................. $120,000 Variable

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The income statement for Thomas Manufacturing Company for 2011 is as follows:
Sales (10,000 units).................................. $120,000
Variable expenses.........................................72,000
Contribution margin.................................. $ 48,000
Fixed expenses.................................. .........36,000
Operating income.................................. ...$ 12,000
What is the Contribution margin per unit?
a. $7.20
b. $1.20
c. $4.80
d. $120,000
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 Financial and Managerial Accounting

ISBN: 978-1111879044

2nd edition

Authors: Rich, Jeff Jones, Dan Heitger, Maryanne Mowen, Don Hansen

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