Question

Sralbn620 Corporation has two divisions: Domestic Division and Foreign Division. Last month, the corporation reported a contribution margin of $47,800 for Domestic Division. Foreign Division had a contribution margin ratio of 25% and its sales were $235,000. Net operating income for the Sralbn620 Corporation was $35,700 and traceable fixed expenses were $55,400.

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What were Sraibn 620 Corporation's common fixed expenses?
a) $15,450
b) $106,550
c) $55,400
d) $70,850

Answer 1

Common fixed expense= $15,450

Step-by-step explanation:

First, we need to calculate the total contribution margin from the two divisions:

Domestic Division= $47,800

Foreign Division= 235,000*0.25= $58,750

Total contribution margin= $106,550

Now, we can determine the common fixed expense using the following formula:

Net operating income= total contribution margin - traceable fixed expense - common fixed expense

35,700 = 106,550 - 55,400 - common fixed expense

common fixed expense= 51,150 - 35,700

common fixed expense= $15,450