ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

BREAK EVEN POINT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the break-even point in units for a company whose total fixed costs are $275, 450; selling price per unit is $16; and variable cost per unit is $14.75?
A
220, 360
B
150, 300
C
183, 633
D
225, 120
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The break-even point is calculated by dividing the total fixed costs of production by the price per individual unit less the variable costs of production. Fixed costs are costs that remain the same regardless of how many units are sold.

Detailed explanation-2: -To calculate the break-even point in units use the formula: Break-Even point (units) = Fixed Costs ÷ (Sales price per unit – Variable costs per unit) or in sales dollars using the formula: Break-Even point (sales dollars) = Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution Margin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Break-even price is calculated by using this formula = (Total fixed cost/Production unit volume) + Variable Cost per unit.

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