The Branson Corporation is considering a change in its cash - only policy. The new terms would be net one period. The required return is 2.0 percent per period. Current Policy New Policy Price per unit $ 50 $ 52 Cost per unit $ 30 $ 30 Unit sales per month 2,000? What is the break - even quantity for the new credit policy?

The Branson Corporation is considering a change in its cash - only policy. The new terms would be net one period. The required return is 2.0 percent per period. Current Policy New Policy Price per unit $ 50 $ 52 Cost per unit $ 30 $ 30 Unit sales per month 2,000? What is the break - even quantity for the new credit policy?

Entrepreneurial Finance

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