Blaster Radio Company Is Trying to Decide Whether or Not

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Essay

Blaster Radio Company is trying to decide whether or not to introduce a new model. If they introduce it, there will be additional fixed costs of $400,000 per year. The variable costs have been estimated to be $20 per radio.
a) If Blaster sells the new radio model for $30 per radio, how many must they sell to break even?
b) If Blaster sells 70,000 of the new radio model at the $30 price, what will the contribution to profit be?

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which quantity demand is equal to quantity supplied.

Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power over time.

High Interest Rates

A condition in the financial market where the cost of borrowing money is elevated, usually due to high inflation, increased demand for credit, or tight monetary policy.

Capital Item

Long-term assets or investments used in the production of goods and services, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.