The data below pertain to the forecasts of XYZ Company for the upcoming year.   Total Cost Unit Cost       Sales (40,000 units) $1,000,000 $25 Raw materials 160,000 4 Direct labor 280,000 7 Manufacturing overhead: Variable 80,000 2 Fixed 360,000   Selling and general expenses: Variable 120,000 3 Fixed 225,000   Assuming that XYZ Company sells 80,000 units, what is the maximum that can be paid for an advertising campaign while still breaking even?

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The data below pertain to the forecasts of XYZ Company for the upcoming year.

 

Total Cost

Unit Cost

 
 
 

Sales (40,000 units)

$1,000,000

$25

Raw materials

160,000

4

Direct labor

280,000

7

Manufacturing overhead:

Variable

80,000

2

Fixed

360,000

 

Selling and general expenses:

Variable

120,000

3

Fixed

225,000

 

Assuming that XYZ Company sells 80,000 units, what is the maximum that can be paid for an advertising campaign while still breaking even?

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