Last month, Laredo Company sold 540 units for $70 each. During the month, fixed costs were $4,704 and variable costs were $42 per unit. Required: Determine the unit contribution margin and contribution margin ratio. Calculate the break-even point in units and sales dollars. Compute Laredo's margin of safety in units and as a percentage of sales.

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Last month, Laredo Company sold 540
units for $70 each. During the month,
fixed costs were $4, 704 and variable
costs were $42 per unit. Required:
Determine the unit contribution margin
and contribution margin ratio. Calculate
the break-even point in units and sales
dollars. Compute Laredo's margin of
safety in units and as a percentage of
sales.
Transcribed Image Text:Last month, Laredo Company sold 540 units for $70 each. During the month, fixed costs were $4, 704 and variable costs were $42 per unit. Required: Determine the unit contribution margin and contribution margin ratio. Calculate the break-even point in units and sales dollars. Compute Laredo's margin of safety in units and as a percentage of sales.
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