Which Statement Would Most Likely Be Spoken While Determining Cost

question 234

Multiple Choice

Which statement would most likely be spoken while determining cost, volume, and profit relationships in the price-setting process?

• A) "In order to break even, we will need to sell at least 500,000 units."
• B) "We have to try to achieve an 8 percent profit share."
• C) "The starting price should be $4.99 and we can raise the price again in six months."
• D) "But, if we increase the price even by $1, how many customers will we lose?"
• E) "We should probably price the extra-large version somewhere between $600 and $650."

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