Sales = Variable Expenses + Fixed Expenses + Target Operating

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Sales = Variable expenses + Fixed expenses + Target operating income
$4.50Q = $3.00Q + $120,000 + $0
$1.50Q = $120,000
Q = $120,000/$1.50 = 80,000 units
2.80,000 units x $4.50 = $360,000
3.Sales = Variable expenses + Fixed expenses + Target operating income
$4.50Q = $3.00Q + $120,000 + $90,000
$1.50Q = $210,000
Q = $210,000/$1.50 = 140,000 units
4.Margin of safety = Sales - Sales at break-even
= $540,000 - $360,000
= $180,000
b)

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Definitions:

Variable Production Costs

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in production volume or levels, such as materials and labor.

Special Parts

Unique or custom components used in manufacturing processes or product assembly that are not commonly available or require specific production.

Responsibility Accounting System

An accounting system that collects, summarizes, and reports financial information related to the responsibilities of individual managers.

Rent Expense

The cost incurred from leasing a property or equipment for business operations, recognized on the income statement.