Refik Company has a break-even point of 20,000 units. If the company’s sole product sells for $38 and fixed costs total $260,000, the variable cost per unit must be: a. $14 b. $12 c. $25 d. $47

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Refik Company has a break-even point of 20,000 units. If the company’s sole product
sells for $38 and fixed costs total $260,000, the variable cost per unit must be:

a. $14

b. $12

c. $25

d. $47

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The breakeven point is the point of sales where the total fixed cost is equal to the total contribution or there is no profit or loss for the company.

 

Formula used:

Contribution margin per unit = Fixed costs ÷ Breakeven sales units

Variable cost per unit = Selling price - Contribution margin per unit

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