Russell Preston delivers parts for several local auto parts stores. He charges clients 0.78 per mile driven. Russell has determined that if he drives 1,700 miles in a month, his average operating cost is $0.59 per mile. If he drives 4,500 miles in a month, his average operating cost is $0.40 per mile. Russell has used the high-low method to determine that his monthly cost equation is: total cost = $535.00 + $0.28 per mile.
1) Determine how many miles Russell needs to drive to break even.
Break-Even Miles: _________
2) Assume Russell drove 1,370 miles last month. Without making any additional calculations, determine whether he earned a profit or a loss last month.
Loss or Profit?
3) Determine how many miles Russell must drive to earn $1,075.00 in profit.
Target Miles: __________
4) Prepare a contribution margin income statement assuming Russell drove 1,370 miles last month.(Enter your answers rounded to 2 decimal places.)