Question

International Imports is a merchandising Firm. Last year they reported sales of $674,500 and cost of goods sold of $404,700. The company's total variable selling and administrative expense was $60,705, and fixed selling and administrative expense was $53,960. The total contribution margin for the firm is:_______. a. $60,705. b. $114,665. c. $404,700. d. $465,405.

Answer 1

Answer:

The total contribution margin for the firm is: $209,095

Explanation:

The contribution margin is calculated by using following formula:

Contribution margin = Total sales – Total variable costs

In International Imports,

Total sales = $674,500

Total variable costs  = cost of goods sold + total variable selling and administrative expense = $404,700 + $60,705 = $465,405

Contribution margin = $674,500  - $465,405 = $209,095