Derby Phones is considering the introduction of a new model of headphones with the following price and
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . $ 270 per unit
Variable costs. . . . . . . . . . . 120 per unit
Fixed costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,000 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 $180,000 for the month?
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