The Can-Do Co. is analyzing a proposed project. The company expects to sell 12,000 units,give or take 4%. The expected variable cost per unit is $7 and the expected fixed cost is $36,000. The fixed and variable cost estimates are considered accurate within a plus or minus 6% range. The depreciation expense is $30,000. The tax rate is 34%. The sale price is estimated at $14 a unit,give or take 5%. The company bases its sensitivity analysis on the expected case scenario. What is the earnings before interest and taxes under the expected case scenario?
A) $18,000
B) $24,000
C) $36,000
D) $48,000
E) $54,000

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The expected case scenario is the most likely outcome, so we use the expected values for all variables. The earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) is calculated as follows:EBIT = (Sales - Variable costs - Fixed costs - Depreciation) * (1 - Tax rate)EBIT = (12,000 units * $14 per unit - 12,000 units * $7 per unit - $36,000 - $30,000) * (1 - 0.34)EBIT = $18,000