Question

Westfall Watches has two product lines: Luxury watches and Sporty watches. Income statement data for the most recent year follow:
Total Luxury Sporty
Sales revenue $510,000 $380,000 $130.000
Variable expenses 365.000 245,000 120.000
Contribution margin 145.000 135,000 10.000
Fixed expenses 80 000 40,000 40,000
Operating income (loss) $65.000 $95.000 $(130,000)
Assuming the Sporty line is discontinued, total fixed costs remain unchanged, and the space formerly used to produce the Sporty line is used to increase the production of Luxury watches by 250%, how will operating income be affected?
A. Increase $257,500.
B. Increase $337,500.
C. Increase $192,500.
D. Decrease $192,500.
J&A Corporation has a monthly target operating income of $35,700. Variable expenses are 30% of sales and monthly fixed expenses are $13,300. What is the monthly margin of safety as a percentage of target sales in dollars?
A. 26.84%.
B. 72.86%.
C. 13.73%.
D. 70%.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Operating income will increase by $257,500

Explanation:

Given the following,

Sales revenue

Total  = $130,000

Luxury = $510,000

Sporty = $380,000

Variable expense

Total = $120,000

Luxury = $365,000

Sporty = $245,000

Contribution margin

Total = $10,000

Luxury = $145,000

Sporty = $135,000

New income statement

Sales  

$510,000

Less : Variable costs

($365,000)

Contribution margin

$145,000

Fixed cost

($40,000 + $40,000)

($80,000)

Operating income

$65,000