Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Entrepreneurship

Chapter

Business Arithmetic

Question:

Following information is related to sales mix of Product A , B and C.

Product A (Rs) (Rs) (Rs)
Sales Price Per Unit 15 21 36
Variable Cost Per Unit 9 14 19
Sales Mix Percentage 20% 20% 60%

Total Fixed Cost= Rs 40,000

What is the total units of sales mix required to "break even"?
Options:
3,125
625
1,875
4,000
Correct Answer:
3,125
Explanation:
Break-even point in units of sales mix = Total fixed cost / Weighted average Contribution Mix (CM) per unit
Total Fixed cost= Rs 40,000
Weighted average CM per Unit= Rs 12.80
Break-even point in units of sales mix=40,000/12.80=3,175