Which Condition Would Result in Invalidating an Application of Break-Even

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which condition would result in invalidating an application of break-even analysis?

• A) The variable cost to produce a unit is less than one percent of the fixed cost to run the plant.
• B) The purchasing department both offers quantity discounts to customers and receives quantity discounts from suppliers.
• C) The variable cost to produce a unit is within one percent of the sale price.
• D) The labor to manufacture the item is free.

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