Question

Gena Manufacturing Company has a fixed cost of $225,000 for the production of tubes. Estimated sales are 150,000 units. A before tax profit of $125,000 is desired by the controller. If the tubes sell for $5 each, what unit contribution margin is required to attain the profit target?
$1.47.
$2.33.
$3.00.
$0.90.

Answer 1

Answer: $2.33

Explanation:

The unit contribution margin that is required to attain the profit target will be calculated thus:

= (Fixed cost + Desired profit) / Estimated units

= ($225,000 + $125,000) / 150,000

= $350,000 / 150,000

= $2.33

Therefore, the unit contribution margin is $2.33