Product Y Sells for $15 Per Unit, and Has Variable

question 386

Multiple Choice

Product Y sells for $15 per unit, and has variable expenses of $9 per unit. Fixed expenses total $300,000 per year. How many units of Product Y must be sold each year to yield an annual profit of $90,000?

• A) 50,000 units
• B) 65,000 units
• C) 15,000 units
• D) 43,333 units

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Definitions:

Consumer Behavior

The study of how individuals, groups, and organizations select, buy, use, and dispose of goods, services, ideas, or experiences to satisfy their needs and desires.

Marginal Utility

The incremental utility or enjoyment gained from the consumption of one more unit of a good or service.

Opportunity Cost

Forgoing the chance to gain from other possibilities by selecting one option.

Consumer Behavior

The study of how individuals, groups, and organizations select, purchase, use, and dispose of goods, services, ideas, or experiences to satisfy their needs and desires.