A Producer with Only One Product Has Total Fixed Costs

question 158

Multiple Choice

A producer with only one product has total fixed costs of $15,000 per month. In addition, it cost the producer $100 in variable costs to produce each unit of his product (raw materials and direct labor cost) . The producer charges his wholesalers $125 per unit. How many units of the product does the producer have to sell each month in order to break even?

• A) 450 units
• B) 500 units
• C) 550 units
• D) 600 units
• E) 650 units

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Definitions:

Inventory Storeroom

A designated area where materials or goods are stored until they are needed for production or sales.

Subsidiary Ledgers

Detailed ledgers that contain information supporting accounts listed in the general ledger, such as customer and vendor details.

Perpetual Inventory System

An accounting method that records the sale or purchase of inventory immediately through the use of computerized point-of-sale systems and enterprise asset management software.

FIFO

First In, First Out, an inventory valuation method where goods purchased or produced first are sold or used first.