A Firm Produces Three Products in a Repetitive Process Facility

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Essay

A firm produces three products in a repetitive process facility. Product A sells for $60; its variable costs are $20. Product B sells for $200; its variable costs are $80. Product C sells for $25; its variable costs are $15. The firm has annual fixed costs of $320,000. Last year, the firm sold 1000 units of A, 2000 units of B, and 10,000 units of C. Calculate the break-even point of the firm. The firm has some idle capacity at these volumes, and chooses to cut the selling price of A from $60 to $45, believing that its sales volume will rise from 1000 units to 2500 units. What is the revised break-even point?

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has earned to date, less any dividends or other distributions paid to shareholders.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members. It is the portion of corporate profits paid out to stockholders.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue, indicating the company's bottom line.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, typically including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.