Below is an income statement for Howell Company: Sales $600,000 Variable costs (150,000) Contribution margin $450,000 Fixed costs (300,000) Profit before taxes $150,000 Refer to Howell Company. Based on the cost and revenue structure on the income statement, what was Howell’s break-even point in dollars? Select one: a. $425,000 b. $300,000 c. $450,000 d. $400,000

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Howell Company
Below is an income statement for Howell Company:

Sales $600,000
Variable costs (150,000)
Contribution margin $450,000
Fixed costs (300,000)
Profit before taxes $150,000


Refer to Howell Company. Based on the cost and revenue structure on the income statement, what was Howell’s break-even point in dollars?

Select one:
a. $425,000
b. $300,000
c. $450,000
d. $400,000
 
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