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Chapter 10, Problem 10PS
Break-even analysis Break-even calculations are most often concerned with the effect of a shortfall in sales, but they could equally well focus on any other component of cash flow. Dog Days is considering a proposal to produce and market a caviar-flavored dog food. It will involve an initial investment of $90,000 that can be
- a. Calculate the
NPV and accounting break-even levels of fixed costs. - b. Suppose that you are worried that the corporate tax rate will be increased immediately after you commit to the project. Calculate the break-even rate of taxes.
- c. How would a rise in the tax rate affect the accounting break-even point?
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