A Company Requires $600,000 in Sales to Meet Its Target

question 56

Multiple Choice

A company requires $600,000 in sales to meet its target net income after tax.Its contribution margin is 40%, and fixed costs are $80,000.How much is the target net income, given that its after-tax rate is 70%?

• A)$400,000
• B)$160,000
• C)$48,000
• D)$112,000

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Definitions:

Demand

The amount of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a specified period.

Equilibrium

A situation where the amount of goods available in the market matches what consumers want to buy, leading to stable prices and consistent availability.

Excess Supply

A situation where the quantity of goods or services supplied is greater than the quantity demanded at a given price.

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