Exam 26: Breakeven Analysis

Another name for breakeven analysis is:

Kettle of Fish Hatcheries provides a stocked pond for fishing enthusiasts. They have fixed costs of $525,000, they charge $50 per person for pond access and the variable costs of stocking the pond average about $15 per person. How many people need to fish the pond annually to break even?

The Foggy Futures Weather Network offers an annual almanac for sale each year with information about predicted weather patterns, severe storm safety tips and a tracking chart. The finished product sells for $35 with a variable cost per unit of $21. The company has operating costs of $1,050,000. Using 100,000 units as a base, what is the degree of operating leverage?