Question:Dime a Dozen Diamonds makes synthetic diamonds by treating
carbon. Each diamond can be sold for...
Question
Dime a Dozen Diamonds makes synthetic diamonds by treating
carbon. Each diamond can be sold for...
Dime a Dozen Diamonds makes synthetic diamonds by treating
carbon. Each diamond can be sold for $100. The materials cost for a
standard diamond is $40. The fixed costs incurred each year for
factory upkeep and administrative expenses are $217,000. The
machinery costs $2.6 million and is depreciated straight-line over
10 years to a salvage value of zero.
a. What is the accounting break-even level of sales in terms
of number of diamonds sold? (Do not round intermediate
calculations.)
b. What is the NPV break-even level of diamonds sold per year
assuming a tax rate of 21%, a 10-year project life, and a discount
rate of 10%? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your
answer to the nearest whole number.)