Question

On average, a book sells for $50. Variable selling expenses are $5 per book with the remaining selling expenses being fixed. The variable administrative expenses are 4% of sales with the remainder being fixed. The contribution margin for Sam's Bookstore for the first quarter is:

Answer 1

Answer:

$144,000

Explanation:

Sales $900,000

Less Variable expenses:

Cost of goods sold $630,000

Variable selling $90,000

($900,000 ÷ $50 per book = 18,000 books)

($5 per book x 18,000 books)

Variable administrative $36,000

(4% of $900,000)

Total Variable expenses $756,000

Contribution margin $144,000

($900,000-$756,000)

Therefore the Contribution margin for Sam's Bookstore for the first quarter is $144,000