Refer to Scenario 9

question 274

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 9.9 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
SCENARIO 9.9: Sponsors invest $250,000 in a new greeting card business on the promise that they will earn a return of 10% per year on their investment. The business sells 52,000 greeting cards per year. The fixed costs for the business include the return to investors and $79,000 in other fixed costs. Variable costs consist of wages ($1,000 per week) plus materials, electricity, etc. ($3,000 per week) . The business is open 52 weeks per year.
-Refer to Scenario 9.9. The profit for the business is ________ when the average price per greeting card is $7.50.

• A) $78,000
• B) $182,000
• C) $286,000
• D) $311,000