The document outlines the costs and contribution per unit for a clothing manufacturer over two years. Total fixed costs are $2,710,000 which includes advertising expenses of $510,000, retail displays of $1,000,000, and hiring sales reps of $1,200,000. The contribution per unit is $4.9056, calculated from the manufacturer's selling price per shirt of $17.87 minus costs of goods sold of $10.82, expected advertising allowances of $0.3574, invoice allowances of $0.8935, and royalty payments of $0.8935. To break even, the required sales volume is 552,429 units based on total fixed costs divided
The document outlines the costs and contribution per unit for a clothing manufacturer over two years. Total fixed costs are $2,710,000 which includes advertising expenses of $510,000, retail displays of $1,000,000, and hiring sales reps of $1,200,000. The contribution per unit is $4.9056, calculated from the manufacturer's selling price per shirt of $17.87 minus costs of goods sold of $10.82, expected advertising allowances of $0.3574, invoice allowances of $0.8935, and royalty payments of $0.8935. To break even, the required sales volume is 552,429 units based on total fixed costs divided
The document outlines the costs and contribution per unit for a clothing manufacturer over two years. Total fixed costs are $2,710,000 which includes advertising expenses of $510,000, retail displays of $1,000,000, and hiring sales reps of $1,200,000. The contribution per unit is $4.9056, calculated from the manufacturer's selling price per shirt of $17.87 minus costs of goods sold of $10.82, expected advertising allowances of $0.3574, invoice allowances of $0.8935, and royalty payments of $0.8935. To break even, the required sales volume is 552,429 units based on total fixed costs divided
Expense Advertising expense Retail Displays sales reps to be hired Total Fixed Cost for marketing Contribution per Unit Manufacturer's Selling Price/shirt Less: COGS less: Advertising allowances (expected that 20% of retailers placing order would qualify for the 10% ad allowance) Less:Invoice Allowances (5% of selling price) Less: Royalty Payments Contribution Margin/Shirt Break Even Volume = Total Fixed Costs/Contribution Break even volume