Assuming a Constant Mix of 3 Units of Little for Every

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Multiple Choice

Assuming a constant mix of 3 units of Little for every 1 unit of Big.
$$\begin{array} { l r r r } & \underline { \text { Little } } & \underline { \text { Big } } & \text { Total } \\\text { Sales } & \$ 20 & \$ 30 & \\\text { VC } & 14 & 18 & \\\text { Total fixed costs } & & & \$ 48000\end{array}$$
The break-even point in units would be:

• A)4800 units of Little and 1600 units of Big.
• B)1600 units of Little and 4800 units of Big.
• C)1200 units of Little and 400 units of Big.
• D)400 units of Little and 1200 units of Big.

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Definitions:

Elimination

A method in algebra for solving systems of equations, removing one variable at a time to find their values.

Linear Equations

Equations between two variables that produce a straight line when graphed.

Consistent

In the context of systems of equations, it refers to a system that has at least one set of solutions.

Inconsistent

Describes a system of equations that has no solution because the equations represent parallel lines which never meet.