Aldo Redondo drives his own car on company business. His employer reimburses him for such travel at the rate of 45 cents per mile. Aldo estimates that his fixed costs per year-such as taxes, insurance, and depreciation-are $2,000. The direct or variable costs- such as gas, oil, and maintenance-average about 18.5 cents per mile. How many miles must he drive to break even? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Roundup your answer to the next whole number. Break even point miles

Aldo Redondo drives his own car on company business. His employer reimburses him for such travel at the rate of 45 cents per mile. Aldo estimates that his fixed costs per year-such as taxes, insurance, and depreciation-are $2,000. The direct or variable costs- such as gas, oil, and maintenance-average about 18.5 cents per mile. How many miles must he drive to break even? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Roundup your answer to the next whole number. Break even point miles

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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