Arquebus Company Is Owned and Operated by a Craftsman Who

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Multiple Choice

Arquebus Company is owned and operated by a craftsman who makes replicas of historic firearms for museums, sportsmen and collectors. He is currently producing 40 flintlock muskets per month. Cost data are as follows: In June, the cost of the special kind of metal he uses went up considerably, and the variable cost per unit increased by $50 per unit. If volume and other factors remain constant, how will this affect the company's breakeven point?

• A)It will go up by 12 units.
• B)It will have no effect on breakeven.
• C)It will go up by 8 units per month.
• D)It will go down by 2 units per month.

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