EXERCISE 6-17 (30 MINUTES)

4. Sales = Variable expenses + Fixed expenses + Profits

$30.00Q = $21.75Q* + $180,000 + $9,750

$8.25Q = $189,750

Q = $189,750 ÷ $8.25 per unit

Q = 23,000 units

*$21.00 + $0.75 = $21.75

Alternative solution:

Fixed expenses + Target profit

Unit sales to attain= target profit CM per unit

$180,000 + $9,750

= =23,000 units

$8.25 per unit**

**$30.00 – $21.75 = $8.25