Question

Eaton Tool Company has fixed costs of $340,400, sells its units for $80, and has variable costs of $43 per unit. a. Compute the break-even point. b. Ms. Eaton comes up with a new plan to cut fixed costs to $270,000. However, more labor will now be required, which will increase variable costs per unit to $46. The sales price will remain at $80. What is the new break-even point? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The computation is shown below:

But before reaching to the final answers, first determine the contribution margin per unit which is

a. Contribution margin per unit =Sales-Variable cost  

= $80 - $43

= $37 per unit

Now

Breakeven = Fixed expenses ÷ Contribution margin

= $340,400 ÷ $37

= 9,200 units

b.Contribution margin = Sales - Variable cost  

= $80 - $46

= $34 per unit

Now

New Breakeven = Fixed expenses ÷ Contribution margin

= $270,000 ÷ 34

= 7,941 units