EXERCISE 6-17 (30 MINUTES)

2,500 pairs × $11.50 per pair* = $28,750 profit

*$12.00 present contribution margin – $0.50 commission = $11.50

Alternative solution:

Sales (15,000 pairs × $30.00 per pair) ... $450,000

Less variable expenses (12,500 pairs × $18.00

per pair; 2,500 pairs × $18.50 per pair) ... 271,250

Contribution margin ... 178,750

Problem 6-18 (continued)