Ronnie Cat Inc: Compute break-even point in units and dollar
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Ronnie Cat Inc., produces and sells electric lawn mowers for $270 each. The variable costs of each mower total $165 while total monthly fixed costs are $19,950. Current monthly sales are $101,250. The company is considering a proposal that will increase the selling price by 5.55%, increase total fixed costs by 50% and increase unit sales to x units per month.
Required.
1.) Compute the company's current break-even point in units and dollars.
2.) Compute the company's break-even point in units and dollars under the proposal.
3.) Would you recommend the company accept the proposal.
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Question 1:
Break Even point in units (monthly) = Monthly Fixed cost / (Selling Price - Variable Cost)
=19950/(270-165) = 190 Units
Break even point in dollars = 190 units * 270=$51,300
Question 2:
New selling Price = 270*(1+5.55%)=284.99
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