Mercier's Is Analyzing a Proposed 3-Year Project Using Standard Sensitivity

question 60

Multiple Choice

Mercier's is analyzing a proposed 3-year project using standard sensitivity analysis.The company expects to sell 12,000 units,±4 percent.The expected variable cost per unit is $7 and the expected fixed costs are $36,000.The fixed and variable cost estimates are considered accurate within a ±6 percent range.The sales price is estimated at $14 a unit,±5 percent.The project requires an initial investment of $90,000 for equipment that will be depreciated using the straight-line method to zero over the project's life.The equipment can be sold for $39,000 at the end of the project.The project requires $11,200 in net working capital for the three years.The discount rate is 11 percent and tax rate is 34 percent
What is the contribution margin for a sensitivity analysis using a variable cost per unit of $8?

• A)$3
• B)$4
• C)$5
• D)$6
• E)$7

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Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly attributed to the production of specific goods or services, integral to the finished product.

Direct Labor

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The difference between all cash inflows and outflows within a given period, indicating a company's ability to generate cash.

Payback Period

The time it takes for an investment to generate an amount of income or cash equal to the cost of the investment.