Cost Accounting (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133428702
ISBN 13: 978-0-13342-870-4

Chapter 3 - Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis - Assignment Material - Questions - Page 93: 3-5

Answer

1. Equation Method: Expressing CVP relationships through mathematical equations, such as the break-even point formula, which helps calculate sales volume needed to cover costs. 2. Graphical Method: Using charts and graphs to visualize CVP relationships, like a break-even chart that illustrates the intersection of revenue and cost lines. 3. Contribution Margin Ratio: Calculating the contribution margin as a percentage of sales, which provides insights into how changes in sales impact profits and break-even points.

Work Step by Step

1. Equation Method: Expressing CVP relationships through mathematical equations, such as the break-even point formula, which helps calculate sales volume needed to cover costs. 2. Graphical Method: Using charts and graphs to visualize CVP relationships, like a break-even chart that illustrates the intersection of revenue and cost lines. 3. Contribution Margin Ratio: Calculating the contribution margin as a percentage of sales, which provides insights into how changes in sales impact profits and break-even points.
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