High-Low Cost Estimation and Profit Planning
Comparative 2012 and 2013 income statements for Dakota Products Inc. follow:
DAKOTA PRODUCTS INC.
Comparative Income Statements
For Years Ending December 31, 2012 and 2013
2012
2013
Unit sales 6,000
9,000
Sales revenue $ 78,000 $ 117,000
Expenses (70,000) (85,000)
Profit (loss) $ 8,000
$ 32,000
(a) Determine the break-even point in units.
Answer
units
(b) Determine the unit sales volume required to earn a profit of $12,000.
Answer
units