Calculate the breakeven point and contribution margin. Breakeven point 38,550 units Fixed cost $ 77,100 Contribution margin Selling price per unit $ 5 Variable cost per unit $ 3

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Calculate the breakeven point and contribution margin.
Breakeven point
38,550 units
Fixed cost
$ 77,100
Contribution
margin
Selling price per
unit
$
5
Variable cost per
unit
3
Transcribed Image Text:Calculate the breakeven point and contribution margin. Breakeven point 38,550 units Fixed cost $ 77,100 Contribution margin Selling price per unit $ 5 Variable cost per unit 3
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At Break-even point, the amount of sales are equal to the total expenses generating the net income of zero.

Contribution margin is the difference of sales and the variable cost.

At Break-even point, contribution margin is equal to the fixed cost.

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