Carlota Corp. has the following income statement when 10,000 units were sold: Sales P20,000 Expenses: Variable P12,000 6,000 Fixed 18,000 P2,000 Net Income ====== 1. Prepare a break-even graph for the company 2. Based on the graph, how many units must be sold to break-even 3. What is the margin of safety in units?

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Carlota Corp. has the following income statement when 10,000 units were sold:
Sales
P20,000
Expenses:
Variable
P12,000
6,000
Fixed
18,000
P2,000
Net Income
======
1. Prepare a break-even graph for the company
2. Based on the graph, how many units must be sold to break-even
3. What is the margin of safety in units?
Transcribed Image Text:Carlota Corp. has the following income statement when 10,000 units were sold: Sales P20,000 Expenses: Variable P12,000 6,000 Fixed 18,000 P2,000 Net Income ====== 1. Prepare a break-even graph for the company 2. Based on the graph, how many units must be sold to break-even 3. What is the margin of safety in units?
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