Pricing Plan 1 - $30 per person (a special pack will be included) Pricing Plan 2 - $25 per visitor (the special pack not to be included)   Variable Costs per visitor   Special Pack - $8 Zoo Consumables - $7 Zoo Expenses - $2   Total Fixed Costs - $200,000     REQUIRED:      Study the information above then answer the following questions.   Using the CVP formula, calculate the number of units (and its dollar amount) for achieving Breakeven A profit of $30,000 for both plans. Calculate the Contribution Margin ratio for both plans. Describe the meaning of Contribution Margin ratio.

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Pricing Plan 1 - $30 per person (a special pack will be included)

Pricing Plan 2 - $25 per visitor (the special pack not to be included)

 

Variable Costs per visitor

 

Special Pack - $8

Zoo Consumables - $7

Zoo Expenses - $2

 

Total Fixed Costs - $200,000

 

 

REQUIRED:      Study the information above then answer the following questions.

 

  • Using the CVP formula, calculate the number of units (and its dollar amount) for achieving
    1. Breakeven
    2. A profit of $30,000 for both plans.
  • Calculate the Contribution Margin ratio for both plans.
  • Describe the meaning of Contribution Margin ratio.
  • Explain the relationship between Contribution Margin ratio and Number of Breakeven units.
  • Explain why it is important to calculate Margin of Safety.
  • State TWO examples of fixed cost in relation to the zoo.
  • Write a report to Mr Zoo for recommending which pricing plan should be adopted. Your recommendation should include at least ONE piece of financial and ONE piece of non-financial information.
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