Chapter 21, Problem 7QS

To determine

Introduction:

Break- even point is calculated by dividing Total Fixed Costs incurred by Contribution Margin per unit of the product. It is a point where Total Revenue equals the Total Costs of the concern. In simple terms, it is the point where there is no profit or loss. After this point, Revenue begins to exceed the Costs incurred.

Contribution Margin per unit is the difference between Selling Price per unit and Total Variable Costs per unit associated with the product. It represents that portion of Sales Revenue that is not consumed by Variable Costs and so contributes to the coverage of Fixed Costs.

To determine:

Changes in Break- even point in units of SBD Phone Company