Accounting break-even level of sales


Problem:

Dime a Dozen Diamonds makes synthetic diamonds by treating carbon. Each diamond can be sold for $100. The materials cost for a standard diamond is $40. The fixed costs incurred each year for factory upkeep and administrative expenses are $208,000. The machinery costs $1.7 million and is depreciated straight-line over 10 years to a salvage value of zero.

Required:

Question 1: What is the accounting break-even level of sales in terms of number of diamonds sold?

Question 2: What is the NPV break-even level of sales assuming a tax rate of 35%, a 10-year project life, and a discount rate of 12%?

Note: Please solve the given numerical and provide appropriate solution.

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