Carriveau Corporation Has Two Divisions: Consumer Division and Business Division

question 206

Multiple Choice

Carriveau Corporation has two divisions: Consumer Division and Business Division. The following data are for the most recent operating period: The company's common fixed expenses total $63,360.
The Business Division's break-even sales is closest to:

• A) $488,153
• B) $218,355
• C) $266,263
• D) $182,895

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