Company XYZ sells CDs. The price of its new CD is $15. Fixed costs are $1,500,000 per year. Variable costs are $9. The company expects to sell 300,000 units this year. a. How many DVDS will the company need to sell to break even? b. If the forecasts are correct, how much will company XYZ make or lose this year (before taxes)?

Company XYZ sells CDs. The price of its new CD is $15. Fixed costs are $1,500,000 per year. Variable costs are $9. The company expects to sell 300,000 units this year. a. How many DVDS will the company need to sell to break even? b. If the forecasts are correct, how much will company XYZ make or lose this year (before taxes)?

Entrepreneurial Finance

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Author:Leach

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Chapter4A: Nopat Breakeven: Revenues Needed To Cover Total Operating Costs

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