Question

The Muffin House produces and sells a variety of muffins. The selling price per dozen is $ 18​, variable costs are $ 5 per​ dozen, and total fixed costs are $ 5 comma 200. What are breakeven sales in​ dollars?

Answer 1

Answer:

$7,222

Explanation:

Given that,

Selling price per dozen = $18​

Variable costs = $5 per​ dozen

Total fixed costs = $ 5,200

Contribution margin per dozen:

= Selling price per dozen - Variable costs per dozen

= $18​ - $5

= $13

Contribution margin ratio:

= (Contribution margin ÷ Selling price per dozen) × 100

= ($13 ÷ $18) × 100

= 0.72 × 100

= 72%

Break-even sales in​ dollars:

= Total fixed costs ÷ Contribution margin ratio

= $5,200 ÷ 0.72

= $7,222