Is a Function of Price A company produces an electronic timing switch that is used in consumer and commercial products. The fixed cost (Cp) is $73,000 per month, and the variable cost (C,) is $83 per unit. The selling price per unit is p $180-0.02(D), based on Equation (2-1). For this situation, (a)Determine the optimal volume for this product and confirm that a profit occurs (instead of a loss) at this demand. (b) Find the volumes at which breakeven occurs; that is, what is the range of profitable demand?

Is a Function of Price A company produces an electronic timing switch that is used in consumer and commercial products. The fixed cost (Cp) is $73,000 per month, and the variable cost (C,) is $83 per unit. The selling price per unit is p $180-0.02(D), based on Equation (2-1). For this situation, (a)Determine the optimal volume for this product and confirm that a profit occurs (instead of a loss) at this demand. (b) Find the volumes at which breakeven occurs; that is, what is the range of profitable demand?

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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