EXERCISE 6-17 (30 MINUTES)

1. The overall break-even sales can be determined using the CM ratio.

Velcro Metal Nylon Total

Sales ... $165,000 $300,000 $340,000 $805,000

Variable expenses ... 125,000 140,000 100,000 365,000

Contribution margin ... $ 40,000 $160,000 $240,000 440,000

Fixed expenses ... 400,000

Net operating income ... $ 40,000

Contribution margin $440,000

CM ratio= 0.5466

Sales = $805,000 =

Fixed expenses $400,000

Break-even point in= $732,000 total sales dollars CM ratio = 0.5466 = (rounded)