Marlow,the Owner of the Clock Works,wanted to Know How Many

question 93

Multiple Choice

Marlow,the owner of The Clock Works,wanted to know how many clocks he must sell in order to cover his fixed cost at a given price.Tim knew that he had a fixed cost of $20,000 for equipment,taxes,and a bank loan.He also had a unit variable cost of $20 per clock for labor and materials.If the price Tim charges for each of his clocks is $40,what is his break-even point quantity?

• A) 100 clocks
• B) 334 clocks
• C) 500 clocks
• D) 1,000 clocks
• E) 10,000 clocks

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Definitions:

Aggregate Demand

The total demand for all goods and services within an economy at various price levels, in a given period.

Multiplier

In economics, a factor that quantifies the impact of a change in spending on the overall economy, frequently used in the context of fiscal policy.

Consumer Spending

The total expenditures by households on goods and services, excluding new housing, which drives a significant portion of economic activity.

Income

The amount of money received on a regular basis through work or investments.