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ISBN: 9781307652789

Author: LANEN

Publisher: MCG/CREATE

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Chapter 3, Problem 70P

Extensions of the CVP Model—Taxes With Graduated Rates

Hastings & Daughters produces and sells a component used in general aviation aircraft engines. Each unit is priced at $25 and the variable cost for each unit is $17. The annual fixed cost is $112,000. Hastings operates in a jurisdiction with a graduated tax structure and pays a rate of 25 percent on annual taxable income up to and including $100,000 and a rate of 40 percent on annual income above $100,000.

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a. How many units must Hastings & Daughters sell to break even?
b. Ms. Hastings, the president of Hastings & Daughters, decides that it is not worth being in business if the company cannot make at least $90,000 annually after taxes. How many units must Hastings & Daughters sell in order to make the $90,000 requirement?

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Solution Summary: The author calculates the number of units that need to be sold by Company H to achieve a break-even point.

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