Bear Publishing sells a nature guide. The following information was reported for a typical month: What is Bear's current break-even point in unit and dollars?

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Bear Publishing sells a nature guide. The following information was reported for a typical month:  What is Bear's current break-even point in unit and dollars?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

CM ratio = Contribution margin ÷ Sales
= $7,920 ÷ $17,600 = 0.45
Dollar sales to break even = Fixed expenses ÷ CM ratio
= $3,600 ÷ 0.45 = $8,000
Unit sales to break even = $8,000 ÷ $16.00 per unit = 500 units

Bear Publishing Sells a Nature Guide