Answer (D) is correct . The new contribution margin is $324. Dividing this amount into the fixed costs will determine the new unit breakeven point. Fixed costs have increased by 10% to $7,260,000 ($6,600,000 × 1.1), and the new breakeven point is 22,407 units ($7,260,000 ÷ $324). The original unit breakeven point was 22,000 units. Hence, the production changes increased the breakeven point by 407 units (22,407 – 22,000).
Answer (A) is incorrect because The new breakeven point is 22,407 units [($6,600,000 × 1.1) fixed costs ÷ $324]. The new breakeven point is an increase of 407 units (22,407 units – 22,000 units at the previous breakeven point). Answer (B) is incorrect because The new breakeven point is 22,407 units [($6,600,000 × 1.1) fixed costs ÷ $324]. The new breakeven point is an increase of 407 units (22,407 units – 22,000 units at the previous breakeven point). Answer (C) is incorrect because The new breakeven point is 22,407 units [($6,600,000 × 1.1) fixed costs ÷ $324]. The new breakeven point is an increase of 407 units (22,407 units – 22,000 units at the previous breakeven point).
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