EXERCISE 6-17 (30 MINUTES)

1. The contribution margin per unit on the first 16,000 units is:

Per Unit

Sales price ... $3.00

Less variable expenses... 1.25

Contribution margin... $1.75

The contribution margin per unit on anything over 16,000 units is:

Less variable expenses... 1.40

Contribution margin... $1.60

Thus, for the first 16,000 units sold, the total amount of contribution

margin generated would be: