Consider the Following Information What Is the Break-Even Quantity (Produced and Sold)

question 85

Short Answer

Consider the following information: $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Fixed Costs: } & \$ 15,000 \text { per year } \\\text { Variable Costs: } & \$ 1.00 \text { per unit } \\\text { Revenue: } & \$ 1.60 \text { per unit } \\\text { Design Capacity: } & 45,000 \text { units per year } \\\text { Effective Capacity: } & 40,000 \text { units per year } \\\text { Anticipated Output: } & 36,000 \text { units per year }\end{array}$$ What is the break-even quantity (produced and sold)?

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