Colin Was a Professional Classical Guitar Player Until His Motorcycle

question 90

Multiple Choice

Colin was a professional classical guitar player until his motorcycle accident that left him disabled. After long months of therapy, he hired an experienced luthier (maker of stringed instruments) and started a small shop to make and sell Spanish guitars. The guitars sell for $700 and the fixed monthly operating costs are as follows: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Rent and utilities } & \$ 800 \\\hline \text { Wages and benefits to luthier } & 2,500 \\\hline \text { Other expenses } & 480 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Colin's accountant told him about contribution margin ratios and he understood clearly that for every dollar of sales, $0.60 went to cover his fixed costs, and that anything past that point was pure profit.
How many guitars does Colin have to sell each month to break even?

• A) 6 guitars
• B) 14 guitars
• C) 7 guitars
• D) 9 guitars

---

Definitions:

Asymmetric Information

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more or superior information compared to another, potentially leading to an imbalance or unfair advantage.

Creditworthiness

The assessment of a borrower's ability to repay loans based on their financial history, including factors like income, debt levels, and credit score.

Asset Portfolio

A diversified collection of investments held by an individual or institution, which can include stocks, bonds, real estate, and other financial assets.

Financial Crisis

A situation where the value of financial institutions or assets drops rapidly, leading to widespread economic disruption and potential government intervention.