Sacramento Sandals (SS) Has Fixed Annual Operating Costs of $75,000

question 174

Multiple Choice

Sacramento Sandals (SS) has fixed annual operating costs of $75,000. SS retails each pair of sandals for $14.99 each and the variable cost per pair is $4.99. Based on this information, the breakeven sales level in dollars is

• A) $125,495
• B) $112,425
• C) $108,995
• D) $103,850

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Definitions:

Cost of Capital

The rate of return that a company must earn on its investment projects to maintain its market value and attract funds.

Net Present Value

The calculation that compares the value of a dollar today to the value of that same dollar in the future, taking inflation and returns into account, often used to assess the profitability of an investment.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed.

Payback Period

The duration of time it takes to recoup the cost of an investment.