2. Compute for the number of blocks that an ice plant must be able to sell per month to break-even based on the following data: Cost of electricity paid per block = P20 Tax to be paid per block = P2 Real state tax = P3,500 per month Salaries and wages = P25,000 per month Others = P12,000 per month Selling price = 55 per block

2. Compute for the number of blocks that an ice plant must be able to sell per month to break-even based on the following data: Cost of electricity paid per block = P20 Tax to be paid per block = P2 Real state tax = P3,500 per month Salaries and wages = P25,000 per month Others = P12,000 per month Selling price = 55 per block

Principles of Microeconomics

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305156050

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter11: Public Goods And Common Resources

Section: Chapter Questions

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