Question: If a company wants to achieve a profit of $10,000 and has fixed costs of $4,000, how much contribution margin is needed if the contribution margin per unit is $25?
Options:
Correct Answer: $1,000
Solution:
Required contribution margin = Fixed costs + Desired profit = $4,000 + $10,000 = $14,000. Number of units = $14,000 / $25 = 560 units.