
Fundamental Managerial Accounting Concepts
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Author: Thomas P Edmonds, Christopher Edmonds, Bor-Yi Tsay, Philip R Olds
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Chapter 3, Problem 17PSB
a.
To determine
Calculate the break-even points using the equation method.
b.
To determine
Calculate the break-even point in dollars and units using contribution margin per unit approach.
c.
To determine
Calculate the break-even points in dollars and units using contribution margin ratio approach.
d.
To determine
Calculate the contribution margin income statement for break-even sales volume to confirm the result.
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