Markum Industries Determines That for Its Air Compressors the Following

question 136

Multiple Choice

Markum Industries determines that for its air compressors the following results are achieved at a price of $250: total costs = $250,000; variable costs per unit = $100; fixed costs = $175,000. Given these figures, Markum would break even at ____ units.

• A) 1,167
• B) 1,000
• C) 1,750
• D) 2,500
• E) 700

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