EXERCISE 7-9 (20 MINUTES)

2. First

Quarter Second

Quarter

Sales... $480,000 $600,000

Less variable expenses:

Variable manufacturing @ $8 per unit ... 96,000 120,000

Variable selling and administrative expenses

@$5 per unit ... 60,000 75,000

Total variable expenses ... 156,000 195,000

Contribution margin ... 324,000 405,000

Less fixed expenses:

Fixed manufacturing overhead... 180,000 180,000

Fixed selling and administrative expenses* ... 140,000 140,000

Total fixed expenses... 320,000 320,000

Net operating income ... $ 4,000 $ 85,000

*Selling and administrative expenses, first

quarter ... $200,000

Less variable portion

(12,000 units × $5 per unit)... 60,000

Fixed selling and administrative expenses... $140,000

Case 7-20 (continued)