Answer:
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Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Alternative A:
Fixed costs= $40,000
Variable cost per unti= $10
Revenue per unit= $15
Alternative B:
Fixed costs= $30,000
Variable cost per unti= $12
Revenue per unit= $16
<u>First, we need to calculate the break-even point in units using the following formula:</u>
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Break-even point in units= fixed costs/ contribution margin per unit
Alternative A= 40,000 / (15 - 10)
Alternative A= 8,000
Alternative B= 30,000 / (16 - 12)
Alternative B= 7,500
<u>To calculate the indifference point in units, we need to determine the net income equations:</u>
Alternativa A= 5*x - 40,000
Alternative B= 4*x - 30,000
x= number of units
We equal both formulas and isolate x:
5x - 40,000 = 4x - 30,000
x = 10,000
The indifference point is 10,000 units.
<u>Finally, the higher income for 12,000 units:</u>
Alternativa A= 5*12,000 - 40,000= $20,000
Alternative B= 4*12,000 - 30,000= $18,000
For 12,000 units the best option is alternative A.