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Explanation / Answer

Solution:

Current contribution margin = $140,928

Contribution margin ratio = Contribution margin / Sales = $140,928 / $704,640 = 20%

Fixed costs = $184,000

Breakeven sales in dollar = Fixed costs / contribution margin ratio = $184,000 / 20%

= $920,000