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Cost-Volume-Profit
Analysis
L 11
Chapter 20
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Learning Objectives
1. Determine how changes in
volume affect costs
2. Calculate operating income
using contribution margin and
contribution margin ratio
3. Use cost-volume-profit (CVP)
analysis for profit planning
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Learning Objective 1
Determine how
changes in volume
affect costs
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Types of costs
Variable costs
Fixed costs
Mixed costs
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Variable Costs Batteries in Tablets
Number of
Tablets Produced
Variable Cost
per Tablet
Total
Variable Cost
0 tablets $55 $ 0
25 tablets 55 1,375
50 tablets 55 2,750
75 tablets 55 4,125
100 tablets 55 5,500
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Total Variable Costs
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Total Fixed Costs
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Fixed Costs
Total
Fixed Costs
Number of
Tablets Produced
Fixed Cost
per Tablet
$12,000 25 tablets $480
12,000 50 tablets 240
12,000 75 tablets 160
12,000 100 tablets 120
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Characteristics of
Variable and Fixed Costs
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Mixed Costs Cell Phone
$100 per month plus $0.10 for each minute of use
Number of
Minutes Used
Total Fixed
Cost
Total Variable
Cost
Total Cost
100 minutes $100 $10 $110
200 minutes 100 20 120
300 minutes 100 30 130
400 minutes 100 40 140
500 minutes 100 50 150
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Mixed Costs
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Manufacturing Equipment
Maintenance Costs
Number of
Tablets Produced
Total
Maintenance
Cost
1st Quarter 360 tablets $1,720
2nd Quarter 415 tablets 1,830
3rd Quarter 480 tablets 1,960
4th Quarter 240 tablets 1,480
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Highest Volume
Lowest Volume
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High-Low Method
Step 1
Step 1: Identify the highest and lowest levels of
activity, and calculate the variable cost per unit.
Variable cost per unit = Change in total cost / Change in volume of activity
= (Highest cost Lowest cost) / (Highest volume Lowest volume)
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High-Low Method
Step 1
Step 1: Identify the highest and lowest levels of
activity, and calculate the variable cost per unit.
Variable cost per unit = Change in total cost / Change in volume of activity
= (Highest cost Lowest cost) / (Highest volume Lowest volume)
= ($1,960 $1,480) / (480 tablets 240 tablets)
= $480 / 240 tablets
= $2 per tablet
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High-Low Method
Step 2
Step 2: Calculate the total fixed cost.
Total fixed cost = Total mixed cost Total variable cost
= Total mixed cost (Variable cost per unit Number of units)
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High-Low Method
Step 2
Step 2: Calculate the total fixed cost.
Total fixed cost = Total mixed cost Total variable cost
= Total mixed cost (Variable cost per unit Number of units)
= $1,960 ($2 per tablet 480 tablets)
= $1,960 $960
= $1,000
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High-Low Method
Step 3
Step 3: Create and use an equation to show the
behavior of a mixed cost.
Total mixed cost = (Variable cost per unit Number of units) + Total fixed cost
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High-Low Method
Step 3
Step 3: Create and use an equation to show the
behavior of a mixed cost.
Total mixed cost = (Variable cost per unit Number of units) + Total fixed cost
Total manufacturing maintenance cost = ($2 per tablet Number of tablets) + $1,000
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Estimated manufacturing equipment
maintenance cost at 400 tablets
Total manufacturing maintenance cost = ($2 per tablet Number of tablets) + $1,000
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Estimated manufacturing equipment
maintenance cost at 400 tablets
Total manufacturing maintenance cost = ($2 per tablet Number of tablets) + $1,000
= ($2 per tablet 400 tablets) + $1,000
= $1,800
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Relevant Range
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Following is a list of costs for a furniture
manufacturer that specializes in wood tables.
Classify each cost as variable, fixed, or mixed
relative to tables produced and sold.
1. Wood used to build tables
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Following is a list of costs for a furniture
manufacturer that specializes in wood tables.
Classify each cost as variable, fixed, or mixed
relative to tables produced and sold.
1. Wood used to build tables
Variable
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Following is a list of costs for a furniture
manufacturer that specializes in wood tables.
Classify each cost as variable, fixed, or mixed
relative to tables produced and sold.
2. Depreciation on saws and other
manufacturing equipment
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Following is a list of costs for a furniture
manufacturer that specializes in wood tables.
Classify each cost as variable, fixed, or mixed
relative to tables produced and sold.
2. Depreciation on saws and other
manufacturing equipment
Fixed
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Following is a list of costs for a furniture
manufacturer that specializes in wood tables.
Classify each cost as variable, fixed, or mixed
relative to tables produced and sold.
3. Compensation for sales representatives paid
on a salary plus commission basis
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Following is a list of costs for a furniture
manufacturer that specializes in wood tables.
Classify each cost as variable, fixed, or mixed
relative to tables produced and sold.
3. Compensation for sales representatives paid
on a salary plus commission basis
Mixed
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Following is a list of costs for a furniture
manufacturer that specializes in wood tables.
Classify each cost as variable, fixed, or mixed
relative to tables produced and sold.
4. Supervisors salary
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Following is a list of costs for a furniture
manufacturer that specializes in wood tables.
Classify each cost as variable, fixed, or mixed
relative to tables produced and sold.
4. Supervisors salary
Fixed
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Following is a list of costs for a furniture
manufacturer that specializes in wood tables.
Classify each cost as variable, fixed, or mixed
relative to tables produced and sold.
5. Wages of production workers
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Following is a list of costs for a furniture
manufacturer that specializes in wood tables.
Classify each cost as variable, fixed, or mixed
relative to tables produced and sold.
5. Wages of production workers
Variable
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Learning Objective 2
Calculate operating
income using
contribution margin
and contribution
margin ratio
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Contribution Margin
If Smart Touch Learning sells 200 tablets for $500
each that incur variable costs of $275 each, then
the contribution margin is:
Contribution margin = Net sales revenue Variable costs
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Contribution Margin
If Smart Touch Learning sells 200 tablets for $500
each that incur variable costs of $275 each, then
the contribution margin is:
Contribution margin = Net sales revenue Variable costs
= ($500 per tablet 200 tablets) ($275 per tablet 200 tablets)
= $100,000 $55,000
= $45,000
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Unit Contribution Margin
If Smart Touch Learning sells 200 tablets for $500
each that incur variable costs of $275 each, then
the unit contribution margin is:
Unit contribution margin = Net sales revenue per unit Variable costs per unit
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Unit Contribution Margin
If Smart Touch Learning sells 200 tablets for $500
each that incur variable costs of $275 each, then
the unit contribution margin is:
Unit contribution margin = Net sales revenue per unit Variable costs per unit
= $500 per tablet $275 per tablet
= $225 per tablet
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Contribution Margin Ratio
If Smart Touch Learning sells 200 tablets for $500
each that incur variable costs of $275 each, then
the contribution margin ratio is:
Contribution margin ratio = Contribution margin / Net sales revenue
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Contribution Margin Ratio
If Smart Touch Learning sells 200 tablets for $500
each that incur variable costs of $275 each, then
the contribution margin ratio is:
Contribution margin ratio = Contribution margin / Net sales revenue
= $45,000 / $100,000
= 45%
= $225 per tablet / $500 per tablet
= 45%
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Traditional Income
Statement Format
Net sales revenue
Cost of goods sold
= Gross profit
Selling and administrative expenses
= Operating income
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Period costs (some variable, some fixed)
Product cost (some variable, some fixed)
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Contribution Margin
Income Statement Format
Net sales revenue
Variable costs
= Contribution margin
Fixed Costs
= Operating income
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Some product, some period
Some product, some period
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A furniture manufacturer specializes in wood
tables. The tables sell for $100 and incur $40 in
variable costs. The company has $6,000 in fixed
costs per month.
6. Prepare a contribution margin income statement
for one month if the company sells 200 tables.
7. What is the total contribution margin for the month
when the company sells 200 tables?
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6. Sales revenue (200 tables $100 per table) $ 20,000
Variable costs (200 tables $40 per table) 8,000
Contribution margin (200 tables $60 per table) 12,000
Fixed costs 6,000
Operating income $ 6,000
7. Contribution margin = $12,000
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A furniture manufacturer specializes in wood
tables. The tables sell for $100 and incur $40 in
variable costs. The company has $6,000 in fixed
costs per month.
8. What is the unit contribution margin?
9. What is the contribution margin ratio?
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A furniture manufacturer specializes in wood
tables. The tables sell for $100 and incur $40 in
variable costs. The company has $6,000 in fixed
costs per month.
8. What is the unit contribution margin?
Unit contribution margin = $100 per table $40 per table = $60 per table
9. What is the contribution margin ratio?
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A furniture manufacturer specializes in wood
tables. The tables sell for $100 and incur $40 in
variable costs. The company has $6,000 in fixed
costs per month.
8. What is the unit contribution margin?
Unit contribution margin = $100 per table $40 per table = $60 per table
9. What is the contribution margin ratio?
Contribution margin ratio = $60 per table / $100 per table = 60%
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Learning Objective 3
Use cost-volume-profit
(CVP) analysis for
profit planning
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Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
Assumes the Following:
The price per unit does not change as volume changes.
Managers can classify each cost as variable, fixed, or mixed.
The only factor that affects total costs is change in volume, which increases variable and mixed
costs.
Fixed costs do not change.
There are no changes in inventory levels.
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Target ProfitThree Approaches
Equation approach
Contribution margin approach
Contribution margin ratio approach
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Equation Approach
Net sales revenue Total costs = Operating income
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Equation Approach
Net sales revenue Total costs = Operating income
Net sales revenue Variable costs Fixed costs = Operating income
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Equation Approach
Smart Touch Learning sells tablets for $500 each, variable costs are $275 each, and fixed costs are $12,000 per month. If the company desires to earn $6,000 in profits each month, how many tablets must it sell?
Net sales revenue Variable costs Fixed costs = Target profit
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Equation Approach
Smart Touch Learning sells tablets for $500 each, variable costs are $275 each, and fixed costs are $12,000 per month. If the company desires to earn $6,000 in profits each month, how many tablets must it sell?
Net sales revenue Variable costs Fixed costs = Target profit
($500 per unit Units sold) ($275 per unit Units sold) - $12,000 = $ 6,000
[($500 $275 per unit) Units sold] - $12,000 = $ 6,000
$225 per unit Units sold = $12,000 + $6,000
$225 per unit Units sold = $18,000
Units sold = $18,000 / $225 per unit
Units sold = 80 units
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Equation Approach Check Your Calculation
Net sales revenue Variable costs Fixed costs = Operating income
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Equation Approach Check Your Calculation
Net sales revenue Variable costs Fixed costs = Operating income
($500 per unit 80 units) ($275 per unit 80 units) $12,000 = $6,000
$40,000 -- $22,000 $12,000 = $6,000
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Contribution Margin Approach
Smart Touch Learning sells tablets for $500 each, variable costs are $275 each, and fixed costs are $12,000 per month. If the company desires to earn $6,000 in profits each month, how many tablets must it sell?
Required sales in units = Fixed costs + Target profit
Contribution margin per unit
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Contribution Margin Approach
Smart Touch Learning sells tablets for $500 each, variable costs are $275 each, and fixed costs are $12,000 per month. If the company desires to earn $6,000 in profits each month, how many tablets must it sell?
Required sales in units = Fixed costs + Target profit
Contribution margin per unit
= $12,000 + $6,000
$225 per unit
= 80 units
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Contribution Margin ApproachCheck Your Calculation
Net sales revenue
Variable costs
= Contribution margin
Fixed costs
= Operating income
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Contribution Margin ApproachCheck Your Calculation
Net sales revenue ($500 per unit 80 units) $ 40,000
Variable costs ($275 per unit 80 units) 22,000
= Contribution margin ($225 per unit 80 units) 18,000
Fixed costs 12,000
= Operating income $ 6,000
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Contribution Margin Ratio Approach
Smart Touch Learning sells tablets for $500 each, variable costs are $275 each, and fixed costs are $12,000 per month. If the company desires to earn $6,000 in profits each month, how many tablets must it sell?
Required sales in dollars = Fixed costs + Target profit
Contribution margin ratio
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Contribution Margin Ratio Approach
Smart Touch Learning sells tablets for $500 each, variable costs are $275 each, and fixed costs are $12,000 per month. If the company desires to earn $6,000 in profits each month, how many tablets must it sell?
Required sales in dollars = Fixed costs + Target profit
Contribution margin ratio
= $12,000 + $6,000
45%
= $40,000
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Breakeven Point Calculations
for Smart Touch Learning
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Breakeven Point Calculations
for Smart Touch Learning Exhibit 21-6 Breakeven Point Calculations for Smart Touch Learning
Equation approach
Net sales revenue Variable costs Fixed Costs = Target Profit
($500 per unit Units sold) ($275 per unit Units sold) $12,000 = $ 0
[($500$275 per unit) Units sold] $12,000 = $ 0
$225 per unit Units sold = $ 12,000
Units sold = $ 12,000/$225 per unit
Units sold = 54 units*
Contribution Margin Approach
Contribution Margin Ratio Approach
*Actual result of 53.3333 rounded up to the next full unit as it is not possible to sell partial tablets.
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Breakeven Point Calculations
for Smart Touch Learning Exhibit 21-6 Breakeven Point Calculations for Smart Touch Learning
Equation approach
Net sales revenue Variable costs Fixed Costs = Target Profit
($500 per unit Units sold) ($275 per unit Units sold) $12,000 = $ 0
[($500$275 per unit) Units sold] $12,000 = $ 0
$225 per unit Units sold = $ 12,000
Units sold = $ 12,000/$225 per unit
Units sold = 54 units*
Contribution Margin Approach
Required sales in units = Fixed Costs + Target profit
Contribution margin per unit
= $12,000 + $0
$225 per unit
= 54 units*
Contribution Margin Ratio Approach
*Actual result of 53.3333 rounded up to the next full unit as it is not possible to sell partial tablets.
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Breakeven Point Calculations
for Smart Touch Learning Exhibit 21-6 Breakeven Point Calculations for Smart Touch Learning
Equation approach
Net sales revenue Variable costs Fixed Costs = Target Profit
($500 per unit Units sold) ($275 per unit Units sold) $12,000 = $ 0
[($500$275 per unit) Units sold] $12,000 = $ 0
$225 per unit Units sold = $ 12,000
Units sold = $ 12,000/$225 per unit
Units sold = 54 units*
Contribution Margin Approach
Required sales in units = Fixed Costs + Target profit
Contribution margin per unit
= $12,000 + $0
$225 per unit
= 54 units*
Contribution Margin Ratio Approach
Required sales in dollars = Fixed Costs + Target profit
Contribution margin ratio
= $12,000 + $0
45%
= $26,667**
*Actual result of 53.3333 rounded up to the next full unit as it is not possible to sell partial tablets.
**Actual result of $26,666.6667 rounded up to next full dollar.
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Cost-Volume-Profit Graph
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A furniture manufacturer specializes in wood
tables. The tables sell for $100 and incur $40 in
variable costs. The company has $6,000 in
fixed costs per month. The company desires to
earn an operating profit of $12,000 per month.
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10. Calculate the required sales in units to earn the
target profit using the equation method.
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10. Calculate the required sales in units to earn the
target profit using the equation method.
Net sales revenue Variable costs Fixed costs = Target profit
($100 per unit Units sold) ($40 per unit Units sold) $6,000 = $12,000
[($100 $40 per unit) Units sold] $6,000 = $12,000
$60 per unit Units sold = $ 6,000 + $12,000
$60 per unit Units sold = $18,000
Units sold = $18,000 / $60 per unit
Units sold = 300 units
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11. Calculate the required sales in units to earn the
target profit using the contribution margin
method.
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11. Calculate the required sales in units to earn the
target profit using the contribution margin
method.
Required sales in units = Fixed costs + Target profit Contribution margin per unit
= $6,000 + $12,000
$100 per unit $40 per unit
= 300 units
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12. Calculate the required sales in dollars to earn
the target profit using the contribution margin
ratio method.
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12. Calculate the required sales in dollars to earn
the target profit using the contribution margin
ratio method.
Contribution margin ratio = $60 per table / $100 per table = 60%
Required sales in dollars = Fixed costs + Target profit
Contribution margin ratio
= $6,000 + $12,000
60%
= $30,000
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13. Calculate the required sales in units to
breakeven using the contribution margin
method.
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13. Calculate the required sales in units to
breakeven using the contribution margin
method.
Required sales in units = Fixed costs + Target profit
Contribution margin per unit
= $6,000 + $0
$100 per unit $40 per unit
= 100 units
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Change in the Selling PriceContribution Margin Approach
Smart Touch Learning believes it must cut the selling price to $475 per tablet. Variable costs remain at $275 per tablet. Fixed costs stay at $12,000. How many tablets must be sold to break even?
Required sales in units = Fixed costs + Target profit
Contribution margin per unit
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Change in the Selling PriceContribution Margin Approach
Smart Touch Learning believes it must cut the selling price to $475 per tablet. Variable costs remain at $275 per tablet. Fixed costs stay at $12,000. How many tablets must be sold to break even?
Required sales in units = Fixed costs + Target profit
Contribution margin per unit
= $12,000 + $0
$475 per unit $275 per unit
= 60 units
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Change in the Variable CostsContribution Margin Approach
Smart Touch Learnings selling price remains at $500 per tablet. Variable costs increase to $285 per tablet. Fixed costs stay at $12,000. How many tablets must be sold to break even?
Required sales in units = Fixed costs + Target profit
Contribution margin per unit
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Change in the Variable CostsContribution Margin Approach
Smart Touch Learnings selling price remains at $500 per tablet. Variable costs increase to $285 per tablet. Fixed costs stay at $12,000. How many tablets must be sold to break even?
Required sales in units = Fixed costs + Target profit
Contribution margin per unit
= $12,000 + $0
$500 per unit $285 per unit
= 56 units*
* Rounded up to next full unit
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Change in the Fixed CostsContribution Margin Approach
Smart Touch Learnings selling price remains at $500 per tablet. Variable costs stay at $275 per tablet. Fixed costs increase to $15,000. How many tablets must be sold to break even?
Required sales in units = Fixed costs + Target profit
Contribution margin per unit
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Change in the Fixed CostsContribution Margin Approach
Smart Touch Learnings selling price remains at $500 per tablet. Variable costs stay at $275 per tablet. Fixed costs increase to $15,000. How many tablets must be sold to break even?
Required sales in units = Fixed costs + Target profit
Contribution margin per unit
= $15,000 + $0
$500 per unit $275 per unit
= 67 units*
* Rounded up to the next full unit
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Effects of Changes in Selling Price,
Variable Costs, and Fixed Costs
Exhibit 20-8 Effects of Changes in Selling Price, Variable Costs,
and Fixed Costs
Cause Effect Result
Change Contribution Margin per Unit Breakeven point
Selling price per unit increases Increases Decreases
Selling price per unit decreases Decreases Increases
Variable cost per unit increases Decreases Increases
Variable cost per unit decreases Increases Decreases
Total fixed cost increases No effect Increases
Total fixed cost decreases No effect Decreases
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