Eaton Tool Company has fixed costs of $255,000, sells its units for $66, and has variable costs of $36 per unit.

a.Compute the break-even point.

b.Ms. Eaton comes up with a new plan to cut fixed costs to $200,000. However, more labor will now be required, which will increase variable costs per unit to $39. The sales price will remain at $66. What is the new break-even point?

c.Under the new plan, what is likely to happen to profitability at very high volume levels (compared to the old plan)?