The Franklin Co

question 79

Multiple Choice

The Franklin Co. is analyzing a proposed project. The company expects to sell 3,500 units, give or take 15 percent. The expected variable cost per unit is $6 and the expected fixed costs are $15,500. Cost estimates are considered accurate within a plus or minus 5 percent range. The depreciation expense is $6,000. The sales price is estimated at $21 a unit, give or take 3 percent. The company bases their sensitivity analysis on the base case scenario

What is the sales revenue under the worst case scenario?

• A) $60,600.75
• B) $62,474.00
• C) $73,500.00
• D) $84,525.00
• E) $87,060.75

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Definitions:

Short-Run Aggregate-Supply Curve

Depicts the relationship between the price level and the quantity of goods and services that firms are willing to produce, taking some inputs as fixed.

Short-Run Phillips Curve

A graphical representation that shows the inverse relationship between short-term inflation and unemployment rates, suggesting a trade-off.

Inflation Rate

The percentage increase in the general level of prices for goods and services in an economy over a period of time, often measured annually.

Natural Rate

Often referred to as the natural rate of unemployment, it is the level of unemployment consistent with a stable rate of inflation.