Answer:
The contribution margin is $1.244.000
Explanation:
The contribution margin is the difference between the incomes and the variable cost
CM=Sales (incomes)- variable cost
In the case New York/ Chicago
Ticket price $750
Passengers 12000
Miles flown 97600
Incomes= Ticket price*Passengers=$750*12000=$9.000.000
To get the Variable cost
Fuel ($25 per mile)= cost * miles=25*97600=2440000
Wages ($45 per mile) = $45*97600=4392000
Food/beverage service ($7 per passenger)=7*12000=84000
Selling ($70 per passenger)=70*12000=840000
TOTAL: 7756000
CM=Sales (incomes)- variable cost =$9.000.000
-7756000=$1.244.000