Arrow is a chain of used car dealers with showrooms in Lincoln, Derby, and Sheffield and a separate Head Office. The management accountant is reviewing the profitability of each showroom. The rent and...

Arrow is a chain of used car dealers with showrooms in Lincoln, Derby, and Sheffield and a separate Head Office. The management accountant is reviewing the profitability of each showroom. The rent and staff costs incurred by each showroom can be saved in the event of closure. Marketing costs are allocated to each showroom, but would not be saved, if any shop were to close. Head office cost is charged at a rate of 7% of sales. The data regarding costs and sales revenues for each showroom are presented below.

What is the contribution margin for each showroom, as ordered in the table above?

1. 134 18 -62

2. 229 107 34

3. 250 135 46

4. 179 40 -44

Extracted text: Lincoln 1,500 Derby 1,375 Sheffield 1,230 1,184 Sales Cost of sales Rent of showroom Showroom staff salaries Marketing costs 1,250 50 1,240 67 78 21 28 12 45 22 18