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Homecare Appliances Ltd (HAL) manufactures and sells an energy efficient air fryer as part of its product range

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Homecare Appliances Ltd (HAL) manufactures and sells an energy efficient air fryer as part of its product range. It retails for $700. The cost analysis for this product is: Variable cost per unit $325 Fixed costs $125,625 Requirements:

c. How much profit would be earned at a sales volume of $420,000?

d. The owner of HAL is planning to travel to major shopping malls to demonstrate and promote the air fryer. This initiative will cost $6,000 per year. How many additional air fryers must HAL sell to cover this additional cost?

e. Assume HAL is currently not doing well financially due to poor business conditions. The owner plans to reduce the workforce by 10% next year. What would you expect this decision to have on HAL's break-even point? Explain.