The Owner of Clock Winds Incurs a Fixed Cost of $20,000

question 10

Multiple Choice

The owner of Clock Winds incurs a fixed cost of $20,000 for equipment, taxes, and its bank loan.The unit variable cost for labour, materials, and promotional costs is $20.If the price charged for each clock is $40, what is the break-even point quantity?

• A)800
• B)1,500
• C)1,000
• D)1,200

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Definitions:

Alfred Marshall

He was a prominent British economist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, best known for his significant contributions to the principles of microeconomics.

Price Determination

The process by which the prices of goods and services are established based on supply and demand conditions.

Supply and Demand

The fundamental economic model describing how prices vary as a result of a balance between product availability and the desire of buyers.

Quantity Demanded

The aggregate quantity of a product or service that buyers are prepared to buy at a specific price point.