Preston Products produces a disinfecting liquid. The liquid is sold in one gallon containers and has the following price and cost characteristics. Sales price    $ 62.00    per gallonVariable costs    38.00    per gallonFixed costs    535,200    per monthPreston Products is subject to an income tax rate of 20 percent. Required:How many gallons must Preston Products sell every month to break even? How many gallons must Preston Products sell to earn a monthly operating profit of $87,000 after taxes? Note: Round your answer to the nearest whole number. Break-even sales in gallons: Number of gallons to be sold:

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Preston Products produces a disinfecting liquid. The liquid is sold in one gallon containers and has the following price and cost characteristics.

Sales price    $ 62.00    per gallon
Variable costs    38.00    per gallon
Fixed costs    535,200    per month
Preston Products is subject to an income tax rate of 20 percent.

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How many gallons must Preston Products sell every month to break even?

How many gallons must Preston Products sell to earn a monthly operating profit of $87,000 after taxes?

Note: Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

Break-even sales in gallons:

Number of gallons to be sold:

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