Grove Audio is considering the introduction of a new model of wireless speakers with the following price and cost characteristics. Sales price $ 570.00 per unit Variable costs 330.00 per unit Fixed costs 960,000 per year Required: What number must Grove Audio sell annually to break even? What number must Grove Audio sell to make an operating profit of $180,000 for the year?

Grove Audio is considering the introduction of a new model of wireless speakers with the following price and cost characteristics. Sales price $ 570.00 per unit Variable costs 330.00 per unit Fixed costs 960,000 per year Required: What number must Grove Audio sell annually to break even? What number must Grove Audio sell to make an operating profit of $180,000 for the year?

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Sales price	$ 570.00	per unit
Variable costs	330.00	per unit
Fixed costs	960,000	per year

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What number must Grove Audio sell annually to break even?
What number must Grove Audio sell to make an operating profit of $180,000 for the year?

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