Saucier & Co

question 62

Multiple Choice

Saucier & Co.currently sells 2,100 units a month for total monthly sales of $86,500.The company is considering replacing its current cash only credit policy with a net 30 policy.The variable cost per unit is $18 and the monthly interest rate is 1.2 percent.What is the switch break-even level of sales? Assume the selling price per unit and the variable costs per unit remain constant.

• A)1,943 units
• B)2,117 units
• C)2,145 units
• D)2,406 units
• E)2,548 units

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Definitions:

Utilities Expense

The cost incurred by a business for basic services such as electricity, water, gas, and sewage during an accounting period.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a business after deducting liabilities, representing the ownership value.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts a company owes to external parties or entities.

Accounting Equation

The fundamental equation of double-entry bookkeeping, stating that assets equal liabilities plus shareholders' equity.