Bolding Inc.'s contribution margin ratio is 61% and its fixed monthly expenses are $47,500. Assuming that the fixed monthly expenses do not change, what is the best estimate of the company's net operating income in a month when sales are $137,000? a. $83,570b. $5,930c. $36,070d. $89,500

c. $36,070

Explanation:

contribution margin ratio is the ratio of the contribution to sales of an entity for a given period.

contribution margin ratio = contribution/sales

where contribution is the difference between sales and the variable cost

Given;

sales = $137,000

contribution margin ratio = 61% = 0.61

0.61 = contribution/$137,000

contribution = $137,000 * 0.61

= $83,570

Net operating income is the difference between the contribution and the fixed cost.

Fixed cost = $47,500

Net operating income = $83,570 - $47,500

= $36,070