Problem - Lindon Company is the exclusive distributor for an automotive product that sells for $37 per unit and has a CM ratio of 34%. The company's fixed expenses are $276,760 per year. The company plans to sell 23,000 units this year.
Requirement 1: What are the variable expenses per unit?
Requirement 2: Use the equation method for the following:
(a) What is the break-even point in units and sales dollars?
(b) What sales level in units and in sales dollars is required to earn an annual profit of $62,900?
(c) Assume that by using a more efficient shipper, the company is able to reduce its variable expenses by $4.0 per unit. What is the company's new break-even point in units and sales dollars?