Assume a Price Per Unit Equals $100, Fixed Costs Total

question 22

Essay

Assume a price per unit equals $100, fixed costs total $50 000, and variable costs are $70 per unit.
a. Find the breakeven point (in both units and dollars).
b. Assume a firm wants to earn a profit of $50 000. Find the new breakeven point.

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, maintenance, and salaries of non-direct labor.

Work in Process Inventory

Goods that are partially completed in the manufacturing process but are not yet ready for sale.

Factory Wages Payable

The amount owed to factory workers for labor that has not yet been paid.

Direct Labor Costs

Direct labor costs involve the expenditure or expense directly linked to the remuneration of employees who are engaged in the hands-on production of goods or services.