Question

The Corner Market has fixed costs of $1,600, depreciation of $1,200, a tax rate of 35%, and a cost of capital of 12%. Variable costs represent 67% of sales. What minimum level of sales must the market obtain to avoid a net loss on its income statement?

Answer 1

Answer:

$8,484.85

Explanation:

Fixed costs = $1,600

Depreciation = $1,200

Tax rate = 35%

Cost of capital = 12%

Variable costs = 67% of sales

Desired sales = (Fixed cost + Depreciation) / Contribution ratio

Desired sales = ($1,600 + $1,200) / (1 - 67%)

Desired sales = $2,800 / 0.33

Desired sales = 8484.84848485

Desired sales = $8,484.85

The minimum level of sales that Corner Market must obtain to avoid a net loss on its income statement is $8,484.85.