EXERCISE 6-17 (30 MINUTES)

2. The “break-even” can be computed for each range of activity by dividing the total fixed cost for that

range of activity by the contribution margin per patient-day, which is $80 (=$130 revenue - $50 vari-

able cost).

Within

Total Fixed (a)

Contribution (b)

“Break-

Annual

Relevant

Even”

Range?

(a) ÷ (b)

Patient-Days

Margin

Cost