SOLUTION: Why is this so hard for me to finish. I don't know why I am coming up with a negative answer.... Mr. Tiny firm has fixed costs of $50,000 variable costs per unit of $4, and a se

Question 121135: Why is this so hard for me to finish. I don't know why I am coming up with a negative answer....
Mr. Tiny firm has fixed costs of $50,000 variable costs per unit of $4, and a selling price per unit of $9. What is Mr. Tiny's breakeven level of sales (in units)?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20086) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Why is this so hard for me to finish. I don't know why I am coming up with a negative answer....
Mr. Tiny firm has fixed costs of $50,000 variable costs per unit of $4, and a selling price per unit of $9. What is Mr. Tiny's breakeven level of sales (in units)?


     COSTS = REVENUE

50000 + 4x = 9x

     50000 = 5x

     10000 = x

10,000 units is the breakeven level of sales.

Edwin

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