Kohler Corporation Sells Its Product for $40

question 130

Multiple Choice

Kohler Corporation sells its product for $40. The variable costs are $18 per unit. Fixed costs are $16,000. The company is considering the purchase of an automated machine that will result in a $2 reduction in unit variable costs and an increase of $5,000 in fixed costs. Which of the following is true about the break-even point in units?

• A) It will remain unchanged.
• B) It will decrease.
• C) It will increase.
• D) It cannot be determined from the information provided.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods supplied matches the quantity of goods demanded in a market, leading to market stability.

Market Maker

A firm or individual who actively quotes both buy and sell prices for financial instruments, contributing to liquidity and efficiency in the markets.

Demand

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

Bid-ask Spread

The gap between the maximum price a buyer is ready to offer (bid) and the minimum price a seller agrees to sell (ask) for an asset.