Answer and Explanation:
1. The computation of overall contribution margin ratio is shown below:-
Overall contribution margin ratio = Total contribution ÷ Total sales
= $119,250 ÷ $159,000
= 75%
2. The computation of overall break-even point for the company in sales is shown below:-
Overall Break even = Fixed costs ÷ Contribution margin
= $82,575 ÷ 75%
= $110,100
3. The overall break-even point for the company by constructing a contribution format income statement showing the appropriate levels of sales for the two products is shown below:-
here, Sales at Break even in the ratio will be 2:1
Particulars Claimjumper Makeover Total
Sales $106,000 $53000 $159,000
($106,000 ÷ $159,000 × $110,100) ($53,000 ÷ $159,000 × $110,100)
Break even
sales $73,400 $36,700 $110,100
Particulars Claimjumper Makeover Total
Sales $73,400 $36,700 $110,100
Variable expense $22,712 $4,813 $27,525
Contribution margin $50,688 $31,887 $82,575
Fixed expense $82,575
Net operating income 0
Working Note
Variable expense for Claimjumper = Variable expenses ÷ Sales × Break even sales
= $32,800 ÷ $106,000 × $73,400
= $22,712
Variable expense for Makeover = Variable expenses ÷ Sales × Break even sales
= $6,950 ÷ $53,000 × $36,700
= $4,813
