A Level Accounting (9706)•9706/13/M/J/18

Explanation
Break-even point in units Steps:
- Compute unit contribution margin: selling price minus variable cost per unit (60 = $40).
- Apply break-even formula: total fixed costs divided by unit contribution margin (40).
- Perform division: 90,000 ÷ 40 = 2,250 units.
- Note: actual sales of 15,000 units exceed this, yielding profit, but question likely seeks break-even despite wording.
Why C is correct:
- Break-even units equal fixed costs divided by contribution margin per unit, per cost-volume-profit analysis.
Why the others are wrong:
- A. 1750: Too low; assumes unrealistically high $51.43 contribution margin.
- B. 1875: Too low; assumes $48 contribution margin.
- D. 2625: Too high; assumes unrealistically low $34.29 contribution margin.
Final answer: C
Topic: Costs and cost behaviour
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