AProvide Two Different Ways of Computing Breakeven Units: One with the Contribution

question 153

Essay

a.Provide two different ways of computing breakeven units: one with the contribution margin in the computation and one without the contribution margin.
b.Compare and contrast the two different methods of computing breakeven units.Does the use of the contribution margin alter the resulting number of breakeven units? Why or why not?
c.Comment on how the contribution margin affects the computation of breakeven units.Would an increase in the contribution margin increase or decrease the number of breakeven units required?

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