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last year, cayman corporation had sales of $26 million, total variable costs of $15 million, and total fixed costs of $5,000,000. in addition, they paid $4 million in interest to bondholders. cayman has a marginal tax rate of 21 percent. if cayman's sales increase by 15%, what should be the increase in operating income

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Answer:

Cayman Corporation

The increase in operating income is 27.5% (or $1.65 million).

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Sales last year =       $26 million

Total variable costs     15 million

Contribution margin  $11 million

Fixed costs                   5 million

Operating income     $6 million

Bondholders' interest 4 million

Income before tax    $2 million

Income taxes (21%)    0.42 million

Net income              $1.58 million

                                    Last Year   Increase by 15%

Sales revenue =       $26 million     $29.9 million

Total variable costs     15 million        17.25 million

Contribution margin  $11 million     $12.65 million

Fixed costs                   5 million         5.0 million

Operating income     $6 million       $7.65 million    $1.65 m or 0.275

Bondholders' interest 4 million         4.0 million

Income before tax    $2 million         3.65 million

Income taxes (21%)    0.42 million    0.7665 million

Net income              $1.58 million     2.8835 million = 82.5%

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