Ryan Industries Is Considering a Project with a Discounted Payback

question 89

Multiple Choice

Ryan Industries is considering a project with a discounted payback just equal to the project's life. The projections include a sales price of $12,variable cost per unit of $9,and fixed costs of $5,000. The operating cash flow is $8,000. What is the break-even quantity?

• A) 1,900 units
• B) 2,679 units
• C) 3,250 units
• D) 4,000 units
• E) 4,333 units

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Definitions:

Economic Profits

The difference between total revenue and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, representing surplus value created by a firm.

Excess Capacity

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Minimum ATC

Minimum ATC, or minimum average total cost, is the lowest point on the average total cost curve, representing the most efficient scale of production for a firm.

Entry Barriers

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