Answer:
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1) C(x) = 80 + 5.50x
2) 22.86 ≅ 23
3) 222.86 ≅ 223
Explanation:
1) C(x) = FC + V(x)
465 = FC + 5.50 * 70
FC = 465 - 385
FC = 80
C is Total Cost
FC is Fixed Cost
V is Unit Variable Cost
We know that the variable cost is 5.50 per unit and that total cost for producing 70 T-shirts is $465.
By replacing in the formula and clearing, we can find out the value of the fixed cost of production and complete the total cost function.
2) First, we calculate the unit margin contribution
c = P - V
c = 9 - 5.50
c = 3.50
c is Unit Margin Contribution
P is Price
V is Unit Variable Cost
then we calculate break-even point
[tex]X= \frac{TFC}{c}\\\\X= \frac{80}{3.5} = 22.86[/tex]
TFC is Total Fixed Cost
c is Unit Revenue
3) using the break-even point, we can calculate
[tex]X= \frac{TFC}{c}\\\\X= \frac{80+700}{3.5} = 222.86[/tex]