A Product Sells for $20 Per Unit and Has a Contribution

question 83

Multiple Choice

A product sells for $20 per unit and has a contribution margin ratio of 40%.Fixed expenses total $240,000 annually.How many units of the product must be sold to yield an operating income of $60,000?

• A) 37,500 units.
• B) 40,000 units.
• C) 65,000 units.
• D) 30,000 units.

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Definitions:

Gain or Loss

Gain or loss refers to the financial result from the sale of a capital asset, where a gain occurs if the sale price exceeds the purchase cost, and a loss occurs if the sale price is below the purchase cost.

Sales Price

The amount of money that a buyer pays to purchase a product or service.

Net Proceeds

Net Proceeds refer to the amount of money received from a sale or transaction after all fees, expenses, and costs have been deducted.

Operating Cycle

The period from the acquisition of inventory to the collection of cash from receivables, reflecting a company's efficiency in managing its working capital.