The following data pertain to last month's operations:
Selling price | $20 per unit |
Variable production cost | $12 per unit |
Fixed production cost | $3,000 |
Variable selling & administrative expenses | $3 per unit |
Fixed selling & administrative expenses | $1,500 |
What is the break-even point in dollars?
Total variable cost per unit = Variable production cost + Variable selling and administrative expenses = $12 + $3 = $15
Contribution margin per unit = Selling price per unit - Total variable cost per unit = $20 - $15 = $5
Contribution margin ratio = [ Contribution margin per unit / Selling price per unit ] * 100 = [ $5 / $20 ] * 100 = 25%
Total fixed cost = Fixed production cost + Fixed selling and administrative expenses = $3,000 + $1,500 = $4,500
Break-even point in dollars = Total fixed cost / Contribution margin ratio = $4,500 / 25% = $18,000
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