Questions from Managerial Finance


Q: Firm R has sales of 100,000 units at $2

Firm R has sales of 100,000 units at $2.00 per unit, variable operating costs of $1.70 per unit, and fixed operating costs of $6,000. Interest is $10,000 per year. Firm W has sales of 100,000 units at...

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Q: Chico’s has sales of 15,000 units at a price of

Chico’s has sales of 15,000 units at a price of $20 per unit. The firm incurs fixed operating costs of $30,000 and variable operating costs of $12 per unit. What is Chico’s degree of operating leverag...

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Q: Carolina Fastener Inc. makes a patented marine bulkhead latch that wholesales

Carolina Fastener Inc. makes a patented marine bulkhead latch that wholesales for $6.00. Each latch has variable operating costs of $3.50. Fixed operating costs are $50,000 per year. The firm pays $13...

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Q: Kirsten Neal is interested in purchasing a new house, given that

Kirsten Neal is interested in purchasing a new house, given that mortgage rates are low. Her bank has specific rules regarding an applicant’s ability to meet the contractual payments...

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Q: Given the price and cost data shown in the accompanying table for

Given the price and cost data shown in the accompanying table for each of the three firms, F, G, and H, answer the questions that follow. a. What is the operating breakeven point in units for each f...

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Q:  Fine Leather Enterprises sells its single product for $129.

 Fine Leather Enterprises sells its single product for $129.00 per unit. The firm’s fixed operating costs are $473,000 annually, and its variable operating costs are $86.00 per unit. a. Find the firm’...

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Q: Barry Carter is considering opening a used-book store. He

Barry Carter is considering opening a used-book store. He wants to estimate the number of books he must sell to break even. The books will be sold for $13.98 each, variable operating costs are $10.48...

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Q: Paul Scott has a 2014 Cadillac that he wants to update with

Paul Scott has a 2014 Cadillac that he wants to update with a satellite-based emergency response system so that he will have access to roadside assistance should he need it. Adding this feature to his...

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Q: JWG Company publishes Creative Crosswords. Last year, the book of

JWG Company publishes Creative Crosswords. Last year, the book of puzzles sold for $10, with a variable operating cost of $8 per book and a fixed operating cost of $40,000. a. How many books must JWG...

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Q: Molly Jasper and her sister, Caitlin Peters, got into the

Molly Jasper and her sister, Caitlin Peters, got into the novelties business almost by accident. Molly, a talented sculptor, often made little figurines as gifts for friends. Occasionally, she and Cai...

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