If a company wishes to increase its operating income by $28,000,and currently has a contribution margin ratio of 60%, then sales would have to increase by $40,000. true/false
Contribution margin ratio is 60%.
Therefore, 60% of the increase in sales will contribute towards increasing the operating income (assuming that fixed costs remain constant).
If the increase in sales is $40,000, the operating income will increase by 24,000 ($40,000 x 60%).
Thus, the given statement is false.
If a company wishes to increase its operating income by $28,000,and currently has a contribution margin...
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