Break-even level of output for the endeavor


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A friend of yours is trying to determine whether to open a sandwich stand at the local mall based on the following data. She expects total fixed costs per year of $24,000, a sale price per sandwich of $3.00, and variable costs per sandwich of $1.80.

Q1. The break-even level of output for this endeavor is:

(A)    12,000.
(B)    16,000.
(C)    20,000.
(D)    24,000.

Q2. What percentage of every sales dollar will contribute to covering fixed costs?

(A)    30%
(B)    40%
(C)    50%
(D)    60%

Q3. The break-even point in sales dollars is:

(A)    $60,000.
(B)    $54,000.
(C)    $46,000.
(D)    $30,000.

Q4. If your friend expects to sell no more than 15,000 sandwiches per year, then:

(A)    she should not undertake the endeavor given the current cost/volume/profit expectations.
(B)    she should undertake the endeavor given the current cost/volume/profit expectations.
(C)    she should assess the effect of lowering the sales price of sandwiches if she wishes to pursue this endeavor.
(D)    None of the above.

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