Contemporary Engineering Economics 6th Edition by Chan Park

تمرين 5

The accompanying chart (Figure) shows the expected monthly profit or loss of Cypress Manufacturing Company within the range of its monthly practical operating capacity. Using
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the information provided in the chart, answer the following questions.
(a) What is the company's break-even sales volume
(b) What is the company's marginal contribution rate
(c) What effect would a 5% decrease in selling price have on the break-even point in part (a)
(d) What effect would a 10% increase in fixed costs have on the marginal contribution rate in part (b)
(e) What effect would a 6% increase in variable costs have on the break-even point in part (a)
(f) If the chart also reflects $20,000 monthly depreciation expenses, compute the sales volume at the break-even point for cash costs.