E19-19 Impact on breakeven point if sale price, variable costs, and fixed costs change
Dependable Drivers Driving School charges $250 per student to prepare
and administer written and driving tests. Variable costs of $100 per
student include trainers’ wages, study materials, and gasoline. Annual
fixed costs of $75,000 include the training facility and fleet of cars.
Requirements
1. For each of the following independent situations, calculate the
contribution margin per unit and the breakeven point in units by first
referring to the original data provided:
a. Breakeven point with no change in information.
b. Decrease sales price to $220 per student.
c. Decrease variable costs to $50 per student.
d. Decrease fixed costs to $60,000.
2. Compare the impact of changes in the sales price, variable costs,
and fixed costs on the contribution margin per unit and the breakeven
point in units.
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