The following information is available for Wade Corp.: $$\begin{array} { l r l }
\text { Sales } & \$ 550,000 & \text { Total fixed expenses }& \$ 150,000 \
\text { Cost of goods sold } & 390,000 & \text { Total variable expenses } &360,000
\end{array}$$ A CVP income statement would report
A)gross profit of $160,000.
B)contribution margin of $400,000.
C)gross profit of $190,000.
D)contribution margin of $190,000.

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The following information is available for Wade Corp.: $$\begin{array} { l r l } 
\text { Sales } & \$ 550,000 & \text { Total fixed expenses }& \$ 150,000 \
\text { Cost of goods sold } & 390,000 & \text { Total variable expenses } &360,000
\end{array}$$ A CVP income statement would report
A)gross profit of $160,000.
B)contribution margin of $400,000.
C)gross profit of $190,000.
D)contribution margin of $190,000.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The contribution margin is calculated as Sales ($550,000) minus Total Variable Expenses ($360,000), which equals $190,000.

The Following Information Is Available for Wade Corp A CVP Income Statement Would Report A)gross Profit of $160,000

The Following Information Is Available for Wade Corp A CVP Income Statement Would Report
A)gross Profit of $160,000