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5. Thad Morgan, a motorcycle enthusiast, has been exploring the possibility of relaunching the Western Hombre brand of cycle that was popular in the 1930s. The retro-look cycle would be sold for $14,000 and at that price, Thad estimates 200 units would be sold each year. The variable cost to produce and sell the cycles would be $10,500 per unit. The annual fixed cost would be $560,000. a. What is the break-even in unit sales? Break-even in unit sales b. What is the margin of safety in dollars? Margin of safety in dollars C. What is the degree of operating leverage? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Degree of operating leverage Thad is worried about the selling price. Rumors are circulating that other retro brands of cycles may be revived. If so, the selling price for the Western Hombre would have to be reduced to $12,100 to compete effectively. In that event, Thad would also reduce fixed expenses to $482,000 by reducing advertising expenses, but he still hopes to sell 200 units per year. d. What would the net operating income be in this situation? (Negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign.) Net operating income (loss)Explanation / Answer
Answer
A
Sale price per unit
$14000
B
Variable cost per unit
$10500
C=A-B
Contribution Margin per unit
$3500
A
Fixed Cost
$560000
B
Contribution Margin per unit
$3500
C=A/B
Break Even in Unit Sales
160
A
Total Sales [units]
200
B
Break Even unit Sale
160
C=A-B
Margin of Safety in Unit
40
D
Sale price per unit
$14000
E=CxD
Margin of Safety in Dollars
$560,000
A=200 units x $3500
Contribution margin
$700000
B
Fixed Cost
$560000
C=A-B
Operating Income
$140000
D=A/C
Degree of Operating Leverage
5
A
Sale price per unit
$12100
B
Variable cost per unit
$10500
C=A-B
NEW Contribution Margin per unit
$1600
A=200 units x $1600
Contribution margin
$320000
B
Fixed Cost
$482000
C=A-B
Operating LOSS
$(162000)
A
Sale price per unit
$14000
B
Variable cost per unit
$10500
C=A-B
Contribution Margin per unit
$3500
A
Fixed Cost
$560000
B
Contribution Margin per unit
$3500
C=A/B
Break Even in Unit Sales
160
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