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Prepared Partnership prepared the following contribution format income statement

ID: 387473 • Letter: P

Question

Prepared Partnership prepared the following contribution format income statement based on a sales volume of 1,000 units (the relevant range of production is 600 units to 1,800 units):

Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $40,000

Variable expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        24,000

Contribution margin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          16,000

Fixed expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         12,000

Net operating income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        $ 4,000

Required:

What is the break-even point in unit sales?

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Explanation / Answer

So break even is at 750 units

for 1000 units Per unit SP Sales 40000 40 VC Variable expenses 24000 24 M Contribution margin 16000 16 FC Fixed expenses 12000 12000 Net operating income 4000 Quantity Q be the breakeven SP*Q = FC+VC*Q so, M*Q = FC So Q = FC/M Q 750 units (12000/16)