Derby Phones is considering the introduction of a new model of headphones with the following price and cost characteristics.           Sales price $ 305 per unit Variable costs   140 per unit Fixed costs   379,500 per month     Required: a. What number must Derby sell per month to break even? b. What number must Derby sell to make an operating profit of $214,500 for the month?

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Derby Phones is considering the introduction of a new model of headphones with the following price and cost characteristics.

 

       
Sales price $ 305 per unit
Variable costs   140 per unit
Fixed costs   379,500 per month
 

 

Required:

a. What number must Derby sell per month to break even?

b. What number must Derby sell to make an operating profit of $214,500 for the month?

 

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