Beta Inc Has Based Its Budget Forecast for Next Year on on the Assumption

question 115

Short Answer

Beta Inc. has based its budget forecast for next year on the assumption it will operate at 90% of capacity. The budget is a) At what percentage of capacity would Beta break even?
b) What would be Beta's net income if it operates at 70% of capacity?

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