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The Oliver Company plans to market a new product. Based on its market studies, Oliver estimates that it can sell up to 5,500 units in 2005. The selling price will be $4 per unit. Variable costs are estimated to be 20% of total revenue. Fixed costs are estimated to be $6,400 for 2005. How many units should the company sell to break even?

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  1. 3 May, 23:00
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    4x = 6400 + 0.20 (4x)

    4x = 6400 + 0.8x

    4x - 0.8x = 6400

    3.2x = 6400

    x = 6400 / 3.2

    x = 2000 <===
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