Aldo Redondo drives his own car on company business. His employer reimburses him for such travel at the rate of 36 cents per mile. Aldo estimates that his i xed costs per year such as taxes, insurance, and depreciation are $2,052. The direct or variable costs such as gas, oil, and maintenance average about 14.4 cents per mile. How many miles must he drive to break even?

Aldo Redondo drives his own car on company business. His employer reimburses him for such travel at the rate of 36 cents per mile. Aldo estimates that his i xed costs per year such as taxes, insurance, and depreciation are $2,052. The direct or variable costs such as gas, oil, and maintenance average about 14.4 cents per mile. How many miles must he drive to break even?

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter5: Gross Income: Exclusions

Section: Chapter Questions

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