Assume That You Can Sell a New Product at $5

question 70

Multiple Choice

Assume that you can sell a new product at $5.00 per unit. Your variable costs are $3.00 per unit and you fixed costs are $20,000. What will be your profit before taxes if you sell 12,000 units next year?

• A) $0
• B) $1,000
• C) $2,000
• D) $4,000
• E) $8,000

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