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Phoniex University
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Candyland, Inc., produces a particularly rich praline fudge. Each 10-ounce box sells for $5.60. Variable unit costs are as follows:
Pecans                                      $0.70
Sugar                                           0.35
Butter                                          1.85
Other ingredients                    0.34
Box, packing material             0.76
Selling commission                 0.20
Fixed overhead cost is $32,300 per year. Fixed selling and administrative costs are
$12,500 per year. Candyland sold 35,000 boxes last year.
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1.   What is the contribution margin per unit for a box of praline fudge? What is the contribution margin ratio?
2.   How many boxes must be sold to break even? What is the break-even sales revenue?
3.   What was Candyland’s operating income last year?
4.   What was the margin of safety?
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5.   Suppose that Candyland, Inc., raises the price to $6.20 per box but anticipates a sales drop to 31,500 boxes. What will the new break-even point in units be? Should Candyland raise the price? Explain.
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