The Orton Company Produces Two Types of Food Processors

question 49

Essay

The Orton Company produces two types of food processors. Information about the two products for 2006 is as follows: The company expects fixed costs to be $150,000 in 2006. The firm expects 80% of its sales (in units) to be Regular model food processors.
a. Determine the break-even point in units.
b. Determine sales in units of Regular and Deluxe models necessary to generate a before-tax profit of $90,000.
c. Determine sales in units of Regular and Deluxe models necessary to generate an after-tax profit of $90,000 if the tax rate is 40 percent.

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