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Using a contribution margin format income statement to measure the magnitude of operating...

Using a contribution margin format income statement to measure the magnitude of operating leverage

The following income statement was drawn from the records of Ulrich Company, a merchandising firm.

ULRICH COMPANY

Income Statement

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

Sales revenue (4,000 units × $150)

$600,000

Cost of goods sold (4,000 units × $80)

(320,000)

Gross margin

280,000

Sales commissions (10% of sales)

(60,000)

Administrative salaries expense

(90,000)

Advertising expense

(40,000)

Depreciation expense

(50,000)

Shipping and handling expenses (4,000 units × $1)

(4,000)

Net income

$ 36,000

Required

a. Reconstruct the income statement using the contribution margin format.


b. Calculate the magnitude of operating leverage.


c. Use the measure of operating leverage to determine the amount of net income Ulrich will earn if sales increase by 10 percent.

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