Dw.101. Problem 21-6A Break-even analysis P2Praveen Co. manufactures and markets a number of rope products. Management is considering the future of Product XT, a special rope forhang gliding that has not been as profitable as planned. Because Product XT is manufactured and marketed independently of the otherproducts, its total costs can be precisely measured. Next year's plans call for a $200 selling price per unit. Its fixed costs for the year areexpected to be $270,000. Variable costs for the year are expected to be $140 per unit.Required1. Estimate Product XT's break-even point in terms of (a) sales units and (b) sales dollars.Check (10) Break-even sales, 4,500 units2. Prepare a contribution margin income statement for Product XT at the break-even point.

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