A new company to produce state-of-the-art car stereo systems is being considered by Jagger Enterprises. The sales price would be set at 1.5 times the variable cost per unit; the VC/unit is estimated to be $2.50; and fixed costs are estimated at $120,000. What sales volume would be required in order to break even, i.e., to have an EBIT of zero for the stereo business?
A. 86,640
B. 91,200
C. 96,000
D. 100,800
E. 105,840
Answer: C
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A) Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts; many retirement-eligible individuals have opted to work longer. B) Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts many retirement-eligible individuals have opted to work longer. C) Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts, many retirement-eligible individuals have opted to work longer.