A book publisher has fixed costs of $300,000 and variable costs per book of $8.00. The book sells for $23.00 per copy. If the fixed cost increased, would the new break-even point be higher or lower?

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A book publisher has fixed costs of $300,000 and variable costs per book of $8.00. The book sells for $23.00 per copy.

If the fixed cost increased, would the new break-even point be higher or lower?

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