Using Microsoft Excel to Perform CVP Analysis

Balance, Inc., is considering the introduction of a new energy snack with the following price and cost characteristics:

Sales price

$ 1.00 per unit

Variable costs

0.20 per unit

Fixed costs

400,000 per month

Required

Using the Goal Seek function in Microsoft Excel,

a. What number must Balance, Inc., sell to break even?

b. What number must Balance, Inc., sell to make an operating profit t of $8,000 per month?