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At a level of 28,600 units sold, Gail Corp. has sales of $715,000, a contribution margin ratio of 45%, and a profit of $147,375. What is the break-even point in units?
28,600
15,500
12,870
16,870
Break even point in units = Fixed Cost / Unit contribution margin
= 174375 / 11.25
= 15500 units ( ANSWER )
Working Note 1
Contribution = Total Sales * Contribution margin ratio
= $715000 * 45%
= $ 321750
Working Note 2
Unit Contribution margin = Total Contribution/ Units Sold
= $ 321750 /28600
= $ $ 11.25 per unit
Working Note 3
Fixed Cost = Total Contribution - Profit
= 321750 - 147375
= $ 174375