Based on the contribution margin ratio of the product, the variable expenses for the current month for Al Manara Company would be $16,650.
The variable expenses per unit can be found as:
= Selling price x (1 - Contribution margin ratio)
= 30 x ( 1 - 45%)
= 30 x 0.55
= $16.50
The total variable expenses are:
= 1,000 x 16.50 per unit
= $16,650
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