Bertie Corporation Has Two Divisions: Retail Division and Wholesale Division

question 87

Multiple Choice

Bertie Corporation has two divisions: Retail Division and Wholesale Division. The following data are for the most recent operating period: The common fixed expenses of the company are $103,360.The Retail Division's break-even sales is closest to:

• A) $369,408
• B) $421,526
• C) $584,815
• D) $285,526

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