ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

COST VOLUME PROFIT ANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A company’s breakeven point is 6, 000 units per annum. The selling price is $90 per unit and thevariable cost is $40 per unit.What are the company’s annual fixed costs?
A
$120
B
$240, 000
C
$300, 000
D
$540, 000
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Solution(By Examveda Team) = 6000 × ( 90-40) = Rs. 300000.

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: -This pricing methodology helps the company in setting up the lowest acceptable price. Break-even price is calculated by using this formula = (Total fixed cost/Production unit volume) + Variable Cost per unit.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert-Verified Answer. Answer: Selling price per unit if breakeven point is at 6000 units would be Rs. 24.

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