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5-32 #2 Of the total fixed expenses of $400,000, $20,000 could be avoided if the Velcro product is dropped, $80,000 if the Metal product is dropped, and $60,000 if the Nylon product is dropped. The remaining fixed expenses of $240,000 consist of common fixed expenses such as administrative salaries and rent on the factory building that could be avoided only by going out of business entirely.
- What is the break-even point in unit sales for each product?
- If the company sells exactly the break-even quantity of each product, what will be the overall profit of the company? Explain this result.
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