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Using this data, what is the number of units that must be sold in order to achieve a desired after-tax profit of $100,000?
Suggested Answer: B
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30 comments · newest first
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Florinda
10 months ago
I agree with Alex, 15,360 makes sense based on the data.
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Andra
10 months ago
Definitely not, it's 16,000 units for sure!
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Josephine
10 months ago
I think it's 15,360 units.
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Brett
10 months ago
12,800 seems way too low for that profit.
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Francoise
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about these numbers? Sounds off to me.
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Nancey
11 months ago
I think the answer is around 15,000 units, but I’m torn between options C and D. I should double-check my calculations.
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Gracia
11 months ago
I feel like I might be overthinking this. I remember something about fixed costs and variable costs, but I can't recall the exact formula.
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Raylene
11 months ago
This reminds me of a similar practice question where we had to find the break-even point. I wonder if the same method applies here.
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Maybelle
11 months ago
I think we need to calculate the contribution margin first, but I'm not entirely sure how to apply it to find the units needed.
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Isabella
12 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. I'll start by setting up the profit equation and then solve for the number of units.
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Rodolfo
12 months ago
Alright, let me think this through step-by-step. I'll need to consider the fixed and variable costs, as well as the tax rate, to determine the right answer.
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Ardella
12 months ago
This seems like a standard problem that we've practiced in class. I think I can use the profit equation and work backwards to find the required number of units.
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Lashawn
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the information provided. I'll need to carefully review the data and formulas to make sure I understand how to approach this.
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Dianne
1 year ago
Okay, this looks like a straightforward profit calculation problem. I'll need to find the number of units that would result in a $100,000 after-tax profit.
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Gail
1 year ago
I'm feeling lucky today, so I'm going with D) 16,000 units. Gotta spend money to make money, right?
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Tammara
1 year ago
I'm not so sure, I would go with C) 15,360 units instead.
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Felicidad
1 year ago
I think you're right, D) 16,000 units seems like a good choice.
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An
1 year ago
Wow, this question is a real money-maker! I'll take C) 15,360 units and a side of profit, please.
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Mickie
1 year ago
B) 14,800 units seems a bit low. I'll go with C) 15,360 units just to be safe.
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Yvette
1 year ago
I calculated it and I'm confident it's A) 12,800 units.
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Demetra
1 year ago
D) 16,000 units looks right to me. Can't go wrong with a nice, round number.
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Haydee
1 year ago
D) 16,000 units is the correct answer to achieve the desired after-tax profit.
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Lore
1 year ago
B) 14,800 units might be close, but I think we need more to hit $100,000 profit.
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Apolonia
1 year ago
A) 12,800 units seems too low to reach the desired profit.
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Miles
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be D) 16,000 units.
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Gregg
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) 15,360 units. The math seems to check out.
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Jerry
1 year ago
I think so too, option C) 15,360 units seems to be the correct answer based on the data provided.
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Jeffrey
1 year ago
I agree, the math does seem to work out for option C) 15,360 units.
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Nilsa
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is C) 15,360 units.
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Albert
1 year ago
I think the answer is B) 14,800 units.