Question

Calip Corporation, a merchandising company, reported the following results for October: Sales $413,000 Cost of goods sold (all variable) $169,100 Total variable selling expense $20,700 Total fixed selling expense $17,900 Total variable administrative expense $13,100 Total fixed administrative expense $30,400 The contribution margin for October is:_________.
a) $210,100
b) $364,700
c) $161,800
d) $243,900

Answer 1

Answer:

$243,900

Explanation:

Calip corporation reported the following results for the month of October

Sales= $413,000

Cost of goods sold= $169,100

Total variable sling expenditure= $20,700

Total fixed selling expense= $17,900

Total variable administrative expense= $13,100

Total fixed administrative expense= $30,400

The contribution margin can be calculated by subtracting the total cost of goods sold from the sales

= $413,000-$169,100

= $243,900

Hence the contribution margin for October is $243,900