The maroon Hat Co. sells hats for a variety of age groups. The following information regarding their hat operation is available based upon expected production level of

15,000 hats:

Sales price:                            $30.00

Variable expenses:     

  Supplier cost:                      $13.00

  Sales commission:                 4.50

Fixed Expenses:

 Advertising                          $ 2.00

 Rent                                        1.00

 Salaries                                     .15

Required (please answer each question separetly):

1. Compute the break-even point in units and sales.

2. What would Purple Hat Co.'s income or loss be if 9,000 hats are sold?

3. The company is considering paying the store manager an incentive commission of .75 per hat (in addition to the sales person's commission). If this change is made, what will be the new breakeven point in units and sales?

Refer to the original data. 

Now the company is considering paying the store

manager .50 sales commission per hat for each hat sold in excess of the breakeven point (normal commission to the sales person will remain intact).

 If this change is made, what is the company's net income or loss if 17,000 hats are sold?

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1 To compute the breakeven point in units we need to find the number of units that need to be sold to cover the fixed and variable costs The contribut... View the full answer