WidgetMaker Has Discovered That Its Fixed Costs Are $100,000 Per

question 60

Multiple Choice

WidgetMaker has discovered that its fixed costs are $100,000 per month.If WidgetMaker sells its widgets for $35 per unit based upon a cost of $15 per unit to manufacture (variable costs) then what dollar sales per year must WidgetMaker sell in order to break-even?

• A) $175,000
• B) $1,200,000
• C) $2,100,000
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Zero Profit

A situation where a business or investment generates no profit but also doesn’t incur a loss, essentially breaking even.

Unit Contribution Margin

The difference between the selling price of a product and its variable costs.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not fluctuate with changes in production level or sales volume, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Operating Profit

Income derived from normal business operations after subtracting operating expenses and cost of goods sold, also known as operating income.