However, before making the change Alfredo would like to know the consequences of the change, since the volume of business varies significantly from year to year. Shown below are CVP income statements for each alternative.
Manual System Computerized System
Sales $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Variable costs 1,200,000 600,000
Contribution margin 300,000 900,000
Fixed costs 60,000 660,000
Net income $240,000 $240,000
Instructions
a. Determine the degree of operating leverage for each alternative
b. Which alternative would produce the higher net income if sales increase by $100,000.
c. Using the margin of safety ratio, determine which alternative could sustain the greater decline in sales before operating at a loss.
Click here for the solution: Imagen Arquitectonica of Tijuana, Mexico is contemplating a major change in its cost structure
Manual System Computerized System
Sales $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Variable costs 1,200,000 600,000
Contribution margin 300,000 900,000
Fixed costs 60,000 660,000
Net income $240,000 $240,000
Instructions
a. Determine the degree of operating leverage for each alternative
b. Which alternative would produce the higher net income if sales increase by $100,000.
c. Using the margin of safety ratio, determine which alternative could sustain the greater decline in sales before operating at a loss.
Click here for the solution: Imagen Arquitectonica of Tijuana, Mexico is contemplating a major change in its cost structure
