Hess, Inc Sells a Product with a Contribution Margin of $12

question 109

Multiple Choice

Hess, Inc. sells a product with a contribution margin of $12 per unit, fixed costs of $74,400, and sales for the current year of $100,000. How much is Hess's break-even point?

• A) 4,600 units
• B) $25,600
• C) 6,200 units
• D) 2,133 units

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