Asked by Mojarai Johnson on Jun 18, 2024

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Boespflug Inc.has a $1,000,000 investment opportunity that involves sales of $900,000, fixed expenses of $225,000, and a contribution margin ratio of 30% of sales.The margin for this investment opportunity is closest to:

A) 5.0%
B) 25.0%
C) 75.0%
D) 30.0%

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of sales revenue remaining after variable costs are subtracted, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production or business activity.

Sales

The total revenue generated from goods or services sold by a company during a specific period.

  • Apply the concept of contribution margin ratio to evaluate investment opportunities.
  • Understand and calculate the margin for investment opportunities.
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Candice MiddletonJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
  Margin = Net operating income ÷ Sales = $45,000 ÷ $900,000 = 5.0% Margin = Net operating income ÷ Sales = $45,000 ÷ $900,000 = 5.0%