LME Ltd and CCY Ltd produce carbonated drinks in the southern part of India which has been experiencing drought for the past few years. Production of carbonated drinks requires extensive use of water and energy.

Below is the date for the two organisations:

1. Calculate break-even point in both dollars and units.
2. Calculate the number of units LME and CCY must sell to earn a profit of $200,000 for each.
3. Why should managers of LME Ltd and CCY Ltd know the break-even point?
4. Will fixed costs remain fixed for ever in these organisations?
5. Explain three potential social and environmental impacts of these two organisations?

LME Ltd Sales Price (per unit) $ 20 Variable Manufacturing cost per unit $112 Variable selling cost per unite $3 Fixed Cost (overheads 68% and selling cost 32% $792,000 CCY Ltd $21 $10 $2.5 $847000