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Racer Industries has fixed costs of $900,000. Selling price per unit is $250, and variable cost per unit is $130.
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a. How many units must Racer sell in order to break even?
fill in the blank 1 units
b. How many units must Racer sell in order to earn a profit of $480,000?
fill in the blank 2 units
c. A new employee suggests that Racer Industries sponsor a 10K marathon as a form of advertising. The cost to sponsor the event is $7,200. How many more units must be sold to cover this cost?
fill in the blank 3 units
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