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If the selling price per unit increases while fixed and variable costs remain the same, the break-even quantity will:
- Decrease
- Increase
- Remain the same
- Become zero
Answer
A. Decrease
Solution
A higher contribution margin per unit means fewer units are needed to cover fixed costs.
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