Reference no: EM132561585
The following information applies to a company operating in Chilanga. It is the operational results for the year just ended, 2019.
The company, which manufactures a single product coded 'zeron' , achieved a sales value of K8.000.000 for the period under consideration. A unit of 'zeron' was being sold at K20. During the period under review, the company operated at 80% capacity. Suggestions are being made to increase the operating capacity. Details of the cost structure are hereby given:
Direct material K4
Direct labour K4
Variable production overhead K80,000
Variable selling overhead K160,000
Variable distribution overhead K120,000
Fixed production overhead K320,000
Fixed selling overhead K180,000
Fixed distribution overhead K80,000
Fixed administration overhead K1,440,000
Further , sales agents are paid a commission of 5% on sales value for selling 'zeron'.
Required
Question (a) Compute the company's breakeven point in sales value