Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis: Master the Fundamentals

Question 1

Which fundamental assumption of CVP analysis states that both costs and revenues remain relatively constant within a specific range of production output?

Accepted Answer

Stability of costs and revenues

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Linear relationship between costs and revenues

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Absence of joint or by-products

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Perfectly competitive market conditions

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a valid assumption of Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) analysis?

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Total costs change with activity level.

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Fixed costs remain constant within the relevant activity range.

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Variable costs change proportionally with activity.

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Sales price per unit remains stable within the relevant activity range.

Question 3

Which assumption is NOT applicable to Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) analysis?

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Fixed costs change in proportion to production volume

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Linear relationship between costs and revenues

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Constant selling price

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Variable costs change in proportion to production volume

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of CVP analysis?

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Fixed costs vary with activity levels.

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Sales price per unit remains constant.

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Variable costs per unit are constant.

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Total costs change in proportion to changes in activity.

Question 5

In CVP analysis, how do you calculate the contribution margin per unit?

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Subtract variable cost per unit from selling price per unit

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Subtract fixed cost per unit from variable cost per unit

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Add fixed cost per unit to selling price per unit

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Add variable cost per unit to fixed cost per unit

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of CVP analysis?

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Total fixed costs change with activity levels.

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Revenue is linearly related to sales volume.

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Variable costs per unit remain constant.

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Selling price per unit stays the same.

Question 7

In CVP analysis, which of the following best defines the contribution margin?

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Difference between sales revenue and variable costs

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Same as gross profit

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Ratio of fixed costs to variable costs

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Percentage of sales revenue available to cover fixed costs

Question 8

In CVP analysis, which assumption is essential for maintaining the linear relationship between costs, volume, and revenue?

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Sales price and variable cost per unit remain constant.

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Production efficiency remains constant.

Question 9

In Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) analysis, the break-even point occurs when:

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Total revenue equals total costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss.

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Sales volume covers only the minimum fixed costs.

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Marginal revenue equals marginal cost.

Question 10

Which of the following assumptions is fundamental to CVP analysis?

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Fixed costs remain constant at all activity levels

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Variable costs change proportionally with output

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Total costs remain unchanged with activity level variations

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Selling price always exceeds variable cost per unit

Question 11

Which of the following best defines fixed costs?

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Costs that remain constant in total within the relevant range of activity

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Costs that remain constant per unit of output

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Costs that change in direct proportion to changes in output

Question 12

In cost-volume-profit analysis, variable costs are characterized by:

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Changing in proportion to activity or production levels

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Remaining constant regardless of activity level

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Being incurred only at specific activity or production levels

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Not changing as volume changes

Question 13

In CVP analysis, which term represents the difference between revenue per unit and variable cost per unit?

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Unit Contribution Margin

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Unit Selling Price

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Variable Cost per Unit

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Fixed Cost per Unit

Question 14

In CVP analysis, what is the primary significance of contribution margin?

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It determines the profitability of a product or service.

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It sets the target profit level for a period.

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It only calculates the break-even point.

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It applies only to businesses with multiple products or services.

Question 15

How can CVP analysis enhance profitability planning and decision-making?

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Determine the sales volume needed to reach a desired profit level

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Only be used for short-term planning

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Not be used to assess the impact of cost structure changes

Question 16

In CVP analysis, define the relevant range and explain its significance in decision-making.

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The relevant range is the activity level where the linear relationship between costs, volume, and profit holds true.

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The relevant range is the activity level at which the break-even point occurs.

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The relevant range is the sales volume that generates a specific profit target.

Question 17

How can sensitivity analysis be combined with CVP analysis to assess the impact of uncertainty on key financial metrics?

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Incorporate scenario analysis to evaluate different possible outcomes.

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Assume certainty and disregard uncertainty.

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Rely solely on historical data to predict future performance.

Question 18

What key advantage does CVP analysis offer over break-even analysis?

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Greater flexibility for exploring different scenarios

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More precise cost and profit predictions

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Simpler calculations for easier analysis

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Reduced data needs for simpler implementation

Question 19

Which components are included in the contribution margin formula?

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Selling price per unit

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Variable cost per unit

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Fixed costs

Question 20

CVP analysis is a valuable tool, but it may not always capture the complexities of real-world business scenarios. How can CVP analysis be modified and extended to address these complex scenarios?

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Modify CVP analysis by introducing stepped costs or curvilinear relationships to account for non-linear behaviors.

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CVP analysis cannot be extended beyond its standard applications and assumptions.

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CVP analysis should only be used for simple, linear cost structures.

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Non-linear relationships cannot be modeled using CVP analysis.

Question 21

To enhance the accuracy of CVP analysis and provide managers with more reliable insights, which strategies can mitigate potential biases and ensure ethical considerations are appropriately addressed?

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Maintaining transparency throughout data collection and analysis

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Intentionally altering data to align with preconceived conclusions

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Disregarding ethical implications in favor of profit maximization

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Conducting CVP analysis without considering the impact on stakeholders

Question 22

What is the formula for calculating the contribution margin per unit?

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Sales price per unit minus variable cost per unit

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Variable cost per unit minus sales price per unit

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Sales price per unit minus fixed cost per unit

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Fixed cost per unit minus variable cost per unit

Question 23

What is the break-even point expressed in units?

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Fixed costs divided by contribution margin per unit

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Variable costs divided by contribution margin per unit

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Sales revenue divided by variable costs per unit

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Fixed costs divided by sales price per unit

Question 24

How is the target net income calculated?

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Desired net income divided by contribution margin per unit

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Desired net income minus fixed costs

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Desired net income plus variable costs

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Fixed costs divided by desired net income

Question 25

How does a decrease in variable costs affect the contribution margin?

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Increases the contribution margin

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Decreases the contribution margin

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Has no impact on the contribution margin

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The impact cannot be determined without additional information

Question 26

Which of the following is true about the break-even point?

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It occurs when total sales revenue equals total costs.

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It is always beneficial to operate beyond this point.

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It can only be calculated for single-product companies.

Question 27

The margin of safety is a measure of:

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excess capacity

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profitability

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liquidity

Question 28

In CVP analysis, the variable cost per unit is assumed to:

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Remain constant at all levels of output

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Fluctuate randomly with volume

Question 29

Which element is NOT incorporated in the CVP formula?

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Margin of safety

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Unit variable cost

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Fixed cost

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Unit selling price

Question 30

What is the point where total revenue and total costs are equal?

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Breakeven point

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Contribution margin

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Target profit point

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Margin of safety

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of sensitivity analysis in CVP analysis?

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To determine the impact of changes in assumptions or inputs on the breakeven point

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To predict future financial performance

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To identify potential risks and opportunities

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To optimize profit margin

Question 32

In CVP analysis, the 'relevant range' refers to:

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The range of activity levels where cost assumptions remain valid

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The range of profit levels that can be achieved

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The range of sales volume that the company can handle

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The range of production capacity that the company has

Question 33

How can CVP analysis be used to assess the potential impact of technological advancements on an organization's cost structure and profitability?

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By determining the impact of technology on variable and fixed costs, and assessing its influence on the breakeven point and target profit.

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By solely focusing on the reduction in total costs and assuming a linear relationship between costs and volume.

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By ignoring the potential impact of technology on revenue and sales volume.

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By assuming that technological advancements always result in cost reduction and improved profitability.

Question 34

In the dynamic global trade environment, how should factors like currency fluctuations and international trade complexities be addressed to enhance the reliability of CVP analysis?

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Quantify the impact on both costs and revenues

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Neglect the impact of these factors

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Adjust only exchange rates when converting costs and revenues

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Apply a uniform percentage adjustment to all costs and revenues

Question 35

The contribution margin is calculated as:

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(Selling price per unit - Variable cost per unit) / Selling price per unit

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(Selling price per unit - Total variable costs) / Selling price per unit

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(Selling price per unit - Fixed costs) / Selling price per unit

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(Total variable costs - Fixed costs) / Selling price per unit

Question 36

The break-even point is the level of sales at which:

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Total revenues equal total costs

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Total variable costs equal total fixed costs

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Total variable costs equal total revenues

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Fixed costs equal variable costs

Question 37

The margin of safety is calculated as:

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(Actual sales - Break-even sales) / Break-even sales

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(Break-even sales - Actual sales) / Break-even sales

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(Actual sales - Break-even sales) / Actual sales

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(Break-even sales - Actual sales) / Actual sales

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of CVP analysis?

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Guaranteed increased sales volumes

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Improved decision-making

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Enhanced financial planning

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Reduced costs

Question 39

How does the contribution margin per unit help us understand the impact of volume changes on profit?

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It's a key factor in determining profit sensitivity to volume changes.

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It's a minor factor in determining profit sensitivity.

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It's only relevant for short-term decisions involving volume.

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It's only applicable to manufacturing businesses.

Question 40

Calculate the contribution margin ratio using the formula:

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Contribution Margin / Revenue

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Variable Cost / Revenue

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Fixed Cost / Variable Cost

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Revenue / Fixed Cost

Question 41

Which factor will lead to an increase in the breakeven point?

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Higher fixed costs

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Lower variable costs

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Increased selling price

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Reduced production volume

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of a cost-volume-profit graph?

Accepted Answer

Visualize the relationship between costs, volume, and profit.

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Determine the contribution margin.

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Calculate the breakeven point.

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Forecast future financial performance.

Question 43

How does an increase in variable cost per unit impact the contribution margin?

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Decreases the contribution margin.

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Increases the contribution margin.

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No impact on the contribution margin.

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Unpredictable effect on the contribution margin.

Question 44

Calculate the margin of safety using the formula:

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(Sales - Breakeven Sales) / Sales

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Fixed Costs / Variable Costs

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(Actual Volume - Breakeven Volume) / Actual Volume

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Variable Costs / Total Costs

Question 45

The contribution margin is defined as:

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Selling price per unit minus variable cost per unit.

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Total costs minus variable costs.

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Selling price per unit plus variable cost per unit.

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Fixed costs minus variable costs.

Question 46

The break-even point in units is determined by dividing:

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Fixed costs by the contribution margin per unit.

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Total costs by the variable cost per unit.

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Variable costs by the contribution margin per unit.

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Selling price per unit by the variable cost per unit.

Question 47

Which of the following is a limitation of CVP analysis?

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It assumes a linear relationship between costs and volume.

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It can be used to analyze both short-term and long-term decisions.

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It provides detailed information about cost behavior.

Question 48

The difference between relevant and irrelevant costs is that:

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Relevant costs are those that will be impacted by the decision, while irrelevant costs will not.

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Relevant costs are only incurred if a decision is made, while irrelevant costs are always incurred.

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Relevant costs are fixed, while irrelevant costs are variable.

Question 49

Which of the following is a benefit of using CVP analysis?

Accepted Answer

Improved decision-making through sensitivity analysis.

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Elimination of the need for budgeting.

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Guaranteed profitability.

Question 50

The degree of operating leverage measures:

Accepted Answer

The percentage change in EBIT divided by the percentage change in sales.

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The contribution margin divided by the selling price.

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Fixed costs divided by variable costs.

Question 51

Which of the following statements about the CVP graph is true?

Accepted Answer

The total revenue line intersects the total cost line at the break-even point.

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The total cost line is always steeper than the variable cost line.

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The profit area is located above the total revenue line.

Question 52

Which of the following is **not** a component of Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) analysis?

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Return on investment

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Fixed costs

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Contribution margin

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Variable costs

Question 53

Which of the following is the purpose of a CVP graph?

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To visually represent the relationship between costs, volume, and profit

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To determine the optimal sales volume

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To calculate the exact breakeven point

Question 54

Which of the following is **not** an assumption of CVP analysis?

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Costs behave nonlinearly with changes in volume

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Selling price remains constant

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Variable costs are proportional to volume

Question 55

In the context of cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis, which of the following is NOT a relevant factor?

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Market share

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Fixed costs

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Sales volume

Question 56

A company has a margin of safety of $50,000 and sales of $200,000. Calculate the margin of safety percentage.

Accepted Answer

25%

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10%

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50%

Question 57

If sales volume increases by 10% and the degree of operating leverage is 2.5, what will be the impact on operating income?

Accepted Answer

Operating income will increase by 25%

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Operating income will increase by 10%

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Operating income will decrease by 25%

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Operating income will decrease by 10%

Question 58

A company has a sales mix of 60% Product A and 40% Product B. Product A contributes a margin of $10 per unit, while Product B contributes $15 per unit. What is the weighted-average contribution margin per unit?

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$12

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$15

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$25

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$10

Question 59

Identify one of the limitations of CVP analysis.

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It assumes that costs behave linearly within the relevant range.

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It illuminates the relationship between costs, volume, and profit.

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It is a useful tool for planning and decision-making.

Question 60

A company plans to reduce its selling price by 10% to boost sales volume. The company has fixed costs of $50,000 and variable costs of $20 per unit. How will this price reduction affect the break-even point in units?

Accepted Answer

The break-even point will increase.

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Insufficient information is provided to determine the impact on the break-even point.

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The break-even point will remain unchanged.

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The break-even point will decrease.

Question 61

Which statement about CVP analysis is accurate?

Accepted Answer

CVP analysis can be used to determine the impact of changes in sales mix on profit.

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CVP analysis is only applicable to manufacturing companies.

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CVP analysis assumes that all costs are variable.

Question 62

What is the formula for calculating the break-even point in units?

Accepted Answer

Fixed Costs / (Selling Price Per Unit - Variable Cost Per Unit)

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Variable Costs / (Selling Price Per Unit - Fixed Costs)

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Selling Price Per Unit / (Fixed Costs - Variable Cost Per Unit)

Question 63

A company has a contribution margin ratio of 40%. To increase its net income by $50,000, how much must sales revenue increase?

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$125,000

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$20,000

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$200,000

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$83,333

Question 64

Which of the following is NOT a key assumption underlying CVP analysis?

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Variable costs per unit fluctuate.

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Selling price per unit remains constant.

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The sales mix remains constant.

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Fixed costs remain constant over the relevant range.