Nussbaum Corporation has provided the following contribution format income statement. Assume that the following information is within the relevant range. The break-even point in dollar sales is closest to:

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Nussbaum Corporation has provided the following contribution format income statement. Assume that the following information is within the relevant range.  The break-even point in dollar sales is closest to:

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CM ratio = Contribution margin ÷ Sales = $63,000 ÷ $180,000 = 35%
Dollar sales to break even = Fixed expenses ÷ CM ratio = $56,700 ÷ 35% = $162,000

Nussbaum Corporation Has Provided the Following Contribution Format Income Statement