Firm's Break Even Point
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Assuming that all other factors remain unchanged, determine how a firm's breakeven point is affected by each of the following:
a. The firm finds it necessary to reduce the price per unit because of competitive conditions in the market.
b. The firm's direct labor cost increase as a result of new labor contract.
c. The Occupational Safety and Health Administrative requires the firm to install new ventilating equipment in its plant. (Assume that this action has no effect on worker productivity.)
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The break even point is calculated as Fixed Costs/contribution margin per unit
contribution margin per unit = (selling price per unit - variable cost per unit)
a. The firm finds it necessary to reduce the price per unit because of competitive conditions in the market. ...
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