Zable Corporation Has Two Divisions: Town Division and Country Division

question 243

Essay

Zable Corporation has two divisions: Town Division and Country Division. The following report is for the most recent operating period:
The company's common fixed expenses total $68,320.
Required:
a. What is the Town Division's break-even in sales dollars?
b. What is the Country Division's break-even in sales dollars?
c. What is the company's overall break-even in sales dollars?

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