Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 147

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Southwestern College is planning to hold a fundraising banquet at one of the local country clubs. It has two options for the banquet:
Southwestern College has budgeted $1,800 for administrative and marketing expenses. It plans to hire a band which will cost another $800. Tickets are expected to be $30 per person. Local business supporters will donate any other items required for the event.
-Option 1: Fixed costs of $10,000 and a breakeven point of 500 units. Option 2: Fixed costs of $20,000 and a breakeven point of 700 units.
Which option should you choose if you are expecting to produce 600 units?

• A)Option one
• B)Option two
• C)Both options are equally desirable.
• D)The best option is indeterminable.

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Definitions:

Cost Of Capital

The return rate that a company must earn on its investment projects to maintain its market value and attract funds.

Investment Risks

The possibility of losing some or all the original investment, which can arise from various sources including market volatility, inflation, and default.

Free Cash Flow

The amount of cash generated by a company after accounting for capital expenditures, available for distribution among shareholders, debt repayment, or reinvestment.

Proxy-Imperfect

A substitute measure used in analysis or calculation that does not accurately represent the intended variable.