Question

Variable costs as a percentage of sales for Lemon Inc. are 71%, current sales are $551,000, and fixed costs are $207,000. How much will operating income change if sales increase by $37,600? a.$10,904 increase b.$26,696 decrease c.$26,696 increase d.$10,904 decrease

Answer 1

Answer: a.$10,904 increase

Explanation:

Operating income before sales increase:

= Sales - Variable costs - Fixed costs

= 551,000 - (71% * 551,000) - 207,000

= -$47,210

Operating income after sales increase:

Sales increases to:

= 551,000 + 37,600

= $588,600

= 588,600 - (71% * 588,600) - 207,000

= -$36,306

Difference:

= -47,210 - (-36,306)

= Increase of $10,904