EXERCISE 7-9 (20 MINUTES)

1. The CVP analysis developed in the previous chapter works with variable

costing but generally not with absorption costing. However, when pro-

duction equals sales, absorption costing net operating income equals

variable costing net operating income and we can use CVP analysis

without any modification.

Selling price... $120.00

Less variable cost per unit ... 87.20

Unit contribution margin ... $ 32.80

Fixed expenses+ Target net profit

Unit sales to achieve = target profit Unit contribution margin

$11,448,000+ $2,000,000

= $32.80 per unit

= 410,000 units