Answer:
a. 7,900
b. 10,100
Explanation:
As for the provided information,
We know at break even point taxes shall be = 0 as there are no profits and no losses.
a. At break even: = 
Fixed Cost = $308,100
Contribution per unit = Selling price - Variable cost = $79 - $40 = $39
Therefore, break even units = 
b. In case the company wants a profit of $51,480 after tax @ 40% then,
Earnings before taxes =
= $85,800
Therefore, number of units = 
=
= 10,100
Prestige pricing is a unique pricing method involving products which would actually generate less overall profit at lower prices than higher prices. As long as the product is views by the public as being "prestigious," it will be in greater demand at the higher price. If the price were lowered, the public opinion of the product would be lower and the product would be seen as less desirable. This results in the product selling less at the lower price than at the higher price.