American Apparel, Inc. has fixed annual operating costs of $325,000. The average selling price per
unit is $45.00and the variable cost per unit is $34.00. Based on this information, calculate the
breakeven sales level in units.
Solution:
The formula for calculating Break even Point in sales units is
= Fixed cost / Contribution margin
Where Contribution margin = Selling price per unit – Variable cost per unit
As per the information given in the question we have
Selling price per unit = $ 45 ; Variable cost per unit = $ 34
Contribution margin = $ 45 - $ 34 = $ 11 ; Fixed Cost = $ 325,000
Therefore the Break even point = $ 325,000 / $ 11 = 29,545.45
The Break even sales in units = 29,545.45 units
= 29,545 units ( when rounded off to the nearest whole number )
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