Calculate marstons 2008 contribution margin percentage

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Choosing between compensation plans, operating leverage (CMA, adapted) Marston Corporation manufactures pharmaceutical products that are sold through a network of external sales agents. The agents are paid a commission of 18% of revenues. Marston is considering replacing the sales agents with its own salespeople, who would be paid a commission of 10% of revenues and total salaries of $2,080,000. The income statement for the year ending December 31, 2008, under the two scenarios is shown here.

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1. Calculate Marston's 2008 contribution margin percentage, breakeven revenues, and degree of operating leverage under the two scenarios.

2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each type of sales alternative.

3. In 2009, Marston uses its own salespeople, who demand a 15% commission. If all other cost behavior patterns are unchanged, how much revenue must the salespeople generate in order to earn the same operating income as in2008?

 

A

B

C                             D                    E

1

Income Statement

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2008

4

 

Using Sales Agents

Using Own Sales Force

5

Revenues

 

$26,000,000

 

$26,000,000

6

Cost of goods sold

 

 

 

 

7

Variable

$11,700,000

 

$11,700,000

 

co I m 1

Fixed

2.870.000

14,570 000

2,870.000

14,570,000

Gross margin

 

11,430,000

 

11,430,000

10

Marketing costs

 

 

 

 

11

Commissions

5 4,680,000

 

$ 2,600,000

 

12

Fixed costs

3,420.000

8100.000

11.1311000

5.500,000

8.10 000

13

Operating income

 

i

1113020

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