The Meldrum Co

Multiple Choice

The Meldrum Co. is analyzing a proposed project. The company expects to sell 3,000 units,give or take 15%. The expected variable cost per unit is $8 and the expected fixed costs are $12,500. Cost estimates are considered accurate within a plus or minus 5% range. The depreciation expense is $4,000. The sale price is estimated at $18 a unit,give or take 2%. The company bases its sensitivity analysis on the expected case scenario. The company is conducting a sensitivity analysis on the sales price using a sales price estimate of $17. Using this value,the earnings before interest and taxes will be:

A) $7,500
B) $8,000
C) $10,500
D) $14,000
E) $23,500