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If unit sales are 12 variable costs are 7.20 per unit and fixed costs are 24000 what is the contribution ratio per unit?
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∙ 9y ago
The contribution ratio of units is calculated as the unit sales minus the sales cost, then divided by the unit sales. In this case, the ratio is 40 percent. Contribution Ratio does not care about the fixed cost whatsoever.
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Why is it important to separate variable and fixed costs?
it is important to separate variable and fixed costs. Another reason it is important to separate these costs is because variable costs are used to determine the contribution margin, and the contribution margin is used to determine the break-even point.
Does contribution margin equals revenue minus all variable costs?
Yes, Revenues minus variable costs gives you your contribution margin. Contribution margin minus fixed costs gives you net income.
Contribution margin is equal to fixed costs minus variable costs?
No... The contribution margin is the dollar amount of each unit of output that is available first to cover fixed costs and then to contribute to profit.
How do you calculate breakeven point?
breakeven point (units) = fixed costs/contribution contribution = selling price - variable costs per unit
What is the amount available to be contributed to fixed costs after deducting variable expenses from sales called?
contribution
How is CVP impacted by changes in fixed and variable costs?
A change in variable cost affects the contribution margin ratio. A change in fixed cost affects the break-even point . An increase in these costs affect the firms profit.
How do you calculate contribution margin ration if you're only given revenues and fixed costs not selling price?
Revenues Less: Variable cost Contribution Margin Less: Fixed Cost Net Income
What is the break-even point when variable costs are 20 percent of total revenue and fixed costs are 40 million per year?
Break even point = Fixed Cost / contribution margin ratio Variable cost = 20% So Contribution margin = 80% Breakeven point = 40000000 / .8 = 50000000
Variable costs are relevant and fixed costs are irrelevant?
Generally variable costs are relevant costs but if due to any decision fixed costs are also going to affected then fixed costs are also relevant costs.
How many types of cost?
There are variable and fixed costs. Businesses can manipulate the variable costs, but they cannot change their fixed costs in business.
What is the the variable costs plus the fixed costs?
Type your answer here... fixed cost + variable cost = total cost
What is contribution as per marginal costing?
contribution can be expressed in two ways.... a)sales - variable cost b)Fixed cost + profit. In short period fixed costs are ineffective due to their stagnant nature, variable cost become the most important cost in deciding profitability.
