A Firm Has Fixed Operating Costs of $525,000, of Which

question 197

Multiple Choice

A firm has fixed operating costs of $525,000, of which $125,000 is depreciation expense. The firm's sales price per unit is $35 and its variable cost per unit is $22.50. The firm's cash operating breakeven point in units is

• A) 23,330.
• B) 32,000.
• C) 42,000.
• D) 52,000.

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