A firm with $50,000 in fixed assets breaks even on unit sales of
10,000, how many units must the firm sell to earn $20,000 in
operating profits?
A. A) less than 12,000 units
B. B) 12,000 units
C. C) more than 12,000 units
D. D) There is not enough information to determine the unit sales required.
The Answer of the above question is point C that is more than 12,000 units.
First From the above given question, we need to calculate contribution per unit i.e (Sales Price per unit - Variable cost per unit),
Break even point per unit = Fixed cost / Contribution per unit
10,000 = $50,000 / Contribution per unit
Contribution per unit = $50,000/10,000
Contribution per unit = $ 5 per unit.
Then,
The firm wants to earn 20,000 Profit. therefore,
Contribution in amount = Fixed cost + Operating profit
Contribution in amount = $50,000 + $20,000
Contribution in amount = $70,000
If contribution amount is $ 70,000 and contribution in unit is = $ 5 per unit. then
Sales unit = $70,000/$5
Then,
Sales Unit = 14,000 units.
If the firm wants operating profit amounting to $ 20,000 then, the firm needs to sell 14,000 units.
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