Markum Industries Determines That, for Its Air Compressors, the Following

question 218

Multiple Choice

Markum Industries determines that, for its air compressors, the following results are achieved at a price of $250: total costs = $250; variable costs per unit = $100; fixed costs = $175,000. Given these figures, Markum would break even at units.

• A) 1,167
• B) 1,000
• C) 1,750
• D) 2,500
• E) 700

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