Max the Tailor is going to sell custom suits. He was able to rent a garage from his Uncle Ed for $2,000 a month, which includes utilities, and he already owns the equipment he needs. He anticipates being able to sell his suits for $500 each. The raw materials (fabric, buttons, zippers, thread, etc.) will cost an average of $75 for each suit, and he plans to spend $25 per suit to advertise them. Assuming these are all the costs and revenues, what will be Max’s monthly break-even point in units? Does this seem like a reasonable amount for him to produce and sell every month? Please show your calculations.

Max the Tailor is going to sell custom suits. He was able to rent a garage from his Uncle Ed for $2,000 a month, which includes utilities, and he already owns the equipment he needs. He anticipates being able to sell his suits for $500 each. The raw materials (fabric, buttons, zippers, thread, etc.) will cost an average of $75 for each suit, and he plans to spend $25 per suit to advertise them. Assuming these are all the costs and revenues, what will be Max’s monthly break-even point in units? Does this seem like a reasonable amount for him to produce and sell every month? Please show your calculations.

Practical Management Science

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter9: Decision Making Under Uncertainty

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 46P

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