Bruell Electronics Co. is developing a new product, surge protectors for high-voltage electrical flows. The following cost information relates to the product:
The company will also be absorbing $120,000 of additional fixed costs associated with this new product. A corporate fixed charge of $20,000 currently absorbed by other products will be allocated to this new product. How many surge protectors (rounded to the nearest hundred) must Bruell Electronics sell at a selling price of $14 per unit to gain $30,000 additional income before taxes? A. 10,700 units. B. 25,000 units. C. 12,100 units. D. 20,000 units.
See correct answer. The breakeven point is calculated by dividing the additional fixed costs plus the desired pre-tax income by the contribution margin. Fixed costs + desired pre-tax additional profit = $120,000 + $30,000, or $150,000. $150,000 / [$14 - ($3.25 + $4.00 + $.75)] = 25,000 units. See correct answer. See correct answer.