Use the Following Information to Determine the Break-Even Point in Sales

question 146

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to determine the break-even point in sales dollars: $\begin{array} { l c } \text { Unit sales } & 50,000 \text { Units } \\\text { Dollar sales } & \$ 500,000 \\\text { Fixed costs } & \$ 204,000 \\\text { Variable costs } & \$ 187,500\end{array}$

• A) $326,400.
• B) $108,500.
• C) $500,000.
• D) $173,600.
• E) $88,500.

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Definitions:

Present Value

The present value of future cash or cash flow amounts, determined using a specific rate of return.

Discount Rate

The rate of interest applied to calculate the current value of future cash flows within the discounted cash flow analysis framework.

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Mutual Fund

An investment vehicle made up of a pool of funds collected from many investors for the purpose of investing in securities such as stocks, bonds, money market devices, and other assets.