During 2004, Thor Lab supplied hospitals with a comprehensive diagnostic kit for $120. At a volume of 80,000 kits, Thor had fixed costs of $1,000,000 and a profit before income taxes of $200,000. Due to an adverse legal decision, Thor’s 2005 liability insurance increased by $1,200,000 over 2004. Assuming the volume and other costs are unchanged, what should the 2005 price be if Thor is to make the same $200,000 profit before income taxes? a. $120.00
b. $135.00
c. $150.00
d. $240.00

d. $240.00

Explanation:

Calculation to determine what should the 2005 price be if Thor is to make the same $200,000 profit before income taxes?

2004 CM% = 12.5% ($15/$120)

2005 CM = $2,400,000 ($1,000,000 + $200,000)

2005 CM per unit = $2,400,000/80,000 units

2005 CM per unit= $30 CM per unit;

2005 selling price per unit = $30/.125

2005 selling price per unit= $240

Therefore what should the 2005 price be if Thor is to make the same $200,000 profit before income taxes is $240

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