Founded in 1993, Lucky Cement Limited stands as the flagship company of Yunus Brothers Group (YBG). Lucky Cement is the largest producer of Cement in Pakistan with production capacity of 12.15 MTPA and remains one of the country's leading exporters of quality cement. Lucky Cement is listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The Company has also issued Global Depository Receipts (GDRs), listed and traded on the Professional Securities Market of the London Stock Exchange and is the first Shariah Compliant Company of Pakistan certified by the SECP.

The Profit and Loss Statement of Lucky Cement Limited for last three years is presented below:

(In Rupees)

2019

2018

2017

Quantity Sold (In tons)

7670000

7760000

6850000

Net Sales

48021399000

47541724000

45687043000

Less: Cost of Sales

(34037568000)

(30589363000)

(24388760000)

Gross Profit

13983831000

16952361000

21298283000

Less: Operating Expenses

Distribution Cost

(2728809000)

(1992454000)

(1703785000)

Administrative Expenses

(1227872000)

(1089466000)

(1021694000)

Other Expenses

(1047617000)

(1346369000)

(1788023000)

Profit Before Taxation

8979533000

12524072000

16784781000

Based on the expected adverse PKR exchange rate parity and higher inflation rate the management of Lucky Cement Limited forecasted that the variable and fixed portion of all costs is expected to increase by 10% and 5% respectively in the following year (2020). However the management also expects that the initiatives taken by federal government to facilitate construction industry will increase the demand of cement in the country. The Sales volume of the company is expected to increase by 10%.

Q.1 Find break-even point in units (tons) and in volume (sales) for 2019. The management of Lucky Cement Limited aims to achieve a target profit of Rs.10 billion for the year 2020, considering the management forecast regarding costs calculate sales target for 2020 both in units and in volume assuming 10% increase in the sales price for the year 2020 as compared to 2019?

Q.1(b) The management of Lucky Cement Limited is considering an offer made by ABC construction company for supplying 50000 tons of cement at an average price of Rs. 9000 per ton in 2020. This order is in addition to the expected sales volume. You are required to advise the management whether they should accept the order or not. Support your opinion with relevant calculations. Assume that the expected sales price per ton in the year 2020 would be 10% higher than 2019 and also consider management's forecast regarding increase in cost and sales volume?