A contribution income statement for the La Jolla Inn is shown below. (Ignore income taxes.)
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Revenue |
$ |
2,400,000 |
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Less: Variable expenses |
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1,260,000 |
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Contribution margin |
$ |
1,140,000 |
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Less: Fixed expenses |
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720,000 |
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Net income |
$ |
420,000 |
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1. |
Prepare a contribution income statement if the hotel's volume of activity increases by 25 percent, and fixed expenses increase by 50 percent.
2. |
Prepare a contribution income statement if the ratio of variable expenses to revenue doubles. There is no change in the hotel's volume of activity. Fixed expenses decline by $280,000.
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