Arlo”s T shirt Shop only has three costs: T shirt cost, rent cost on the shop, and

utilities cost. Arlo”s sells the T shirt for $14.50 each. Management has prepared the

following estimated cost information for next month:

 

At 8,000

At 10,000

 

T shirts

T shirts

T shirt cost

$48,000

$60,000

Rent cost

$3,600

$3,600

Utilities cost

$6,800

$8,300

Assume that all of the activity levels mentioned in this problem are within the relevant

range.

Required:

a. Calculate what Arlo”s should expect for total variable cost if 9,000 T shirts are sold

next month.

b. Prepare Arlo”s contribution approach income statement for a monthly sales volume

level of 10,000 T shirts.