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Answer: See explanation and attachment
Explanation:
a. What is the contribution margin for a room night under the normal pricing if only the hotel depreciation and hotel staff (excluding housekeeping) are assumed fixed for all occupancy levels?
Price = $180
Less: Variable Costs:
House keeping staff = $23
Utilities = $7
Amenities = $3
Total variable costs = $33
Contribution margin = $147
B. Determine the contribution margin for a room night under the proposed weekend pricing.
Price = $120
Less: Variable Costs:
House keeping staff = $23
Utilities = $7
Amenities = $3
Total variable costs = $33
Contribution margin = $87
C. Prepare a differential analysis showing the differential income for an average weekend between the existing (Alternative 1) and discount (Alternative 2) price plan.
Check attachment for solution
D. Should management accept the proposed weekend pricing plan? Explain.
No. From the calculation in C, there is reduction in income.
