At the break-even point of 400 units, the variable costs were $400 and the fixed costs were $200. What will the 401st unit sold contribute to profit before income taxes?
Select one:
a. $ 0
b. $ 0.50
c. $ 1.50
d. $ 1.00
Break even point = 400 units
Variable cost at breakeven point = $400
Fixed cost at breakeven point = $200
Total cost at breakeven point = Variable cost at breakeven point + Fixed cost at breakeven point
= 400 + 200
= $600
At the breakeven point, total cost is equal to sales.
Hence, sales revenue at 400 units = $600
Selling price per unit = Sales/Number of units
= 600/400
= $1.50
Variable cost per unit = Total variable cost/Number of units
= 400/400
= $1
Contribution margin per unit = Selling price per unit - Variable cost per unit
= 1.50 - 1
= $0.50
Hence, 401st unit will contribute to profit = $0.50
Correct option is (b)
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