Answer:
Part a
2021 = $7,000
2022 = $6,000
Part b
2021 = $5,250
Explanation:
Sum of the year`s digit method provide for higher depreciation in early life of the asset with lower depreciation in later years.
Step 1
<em>Some of digits calculation :</em>
Year Digits
2021 7
2022 6
2023 5
2024 4
2025 3
2026 2
2027 1
Total 28
Step 2
<em>Determine the depreciable amount</em>
Depreciable amount = Cost - Residual value
= $40,000 - $12,000
= $28,000
Step 3
<em>Depreciation expense calculations</em>
2021 = 7 / 28 x $28,000 = $7,000
2022 = 6/ 28 x $28,000 = $6,000
assuming the equipment was purchased on March 31, 2021
2021 = $7,000 x 9/12 = $5,250
In order to break even, they would need to sell at least 5,000 units
Break even point is calculated by the formula:
Fixed costs÷(selling price -variable costs per unit)
i.e.
100,000 ÷ (60-40) = 5,000
Anything they sell above this number will start to produce profits for the company
