If Fixed Costs Are $500,000 and the Unit Contribution Margin

question 212

Multiple Choice

If fixed costs are $500,000 and the unit contribution margin is $20, what is the break-even point in units if fixed costs are reduced by $80,000?

• A) 25,000
• B) 29,000
• C) 4,000
• D) 21,000

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