Asked by A Breath of Mahek on Jul 01, 2024
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Variable expenses for Alpha Corporation are 40% of sales.What are sales at the break-even point, assuming that fixed expenses total $150,000 per year:
A) $250,000
B) $375,000
C) $600,000
D) $150,000
Variable Expenses
Expenses that vary directly with changes in business activity level, such as sales volume or production quantity.
Fixed Expenses
Expenses that remain constant regardless of any variations in the volume of production or sales.
Break-Even Point
The level of sales at which profit is zero.
- Understand the concept of break-even point in both sales value and unit sales.
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Yeshi SeldonJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
CM ratio = 1 - Variable expense ratio = 1 - 0.40 = 0.60
Dollar sales to break even = Fixed expenses ÷ CM ratio
= $150,000 ÷ 0.60 = $250,000
Dollar sales to break even = Fixed expenses ÷ CM ratio
= $150,000 ÷ 0.60 = $250,000
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of break-even point in both sales value and unit sales.
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